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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.64, 1,916.82 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.64, 1,916.82 and 411.96 is: 618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.64 : 1,916.82 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.64/1,916.82 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.64x = 1,916.82 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.64x = 789,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,653.17/1,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.06

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