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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.60, 1,915.76 and 455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.60, 1,915.76 and 455.75 is: 683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.60 : 1,915.76 = 455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.60/1,915.76 = 455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.60x = 1,915.76 × 455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.60x = 873,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,107.62/1,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.40

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