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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.61, 1,916.49 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.61, 1,916.49 and 400.24 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.61 : 1,916.49 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.61/1,916.49 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.61x = 1,916.49 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.61x = 767,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,059.85/1,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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