Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.68, 1,764 and 997.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,277.68, 1,764 and 997.42 is: 1,377.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,277.68 : 1,764 = 997.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,277.68/1,764 = 997.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,277.68x = 1,764 × 997.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,277.68x = 1,759,448.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,759,448.88/1,277.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377.07
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