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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.64, 1,916.64 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.64, 1,916.64 and 412.16 is: 618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.64 : 1,916.64 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.64/1,916.64 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.64x = 1,916.64 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.64x = 789,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,962.34/1,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.30

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