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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.60, 1,763.92 and 806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.60, 1,763.92 and 806.16 is: 1,113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.60 : 1,763.92 = 806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.60/1,763.92 = 806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.60x = 1,763.92 × 806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.60x = 1,422,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,001.75/1,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.03

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