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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.68 : 1,764 = 997.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.68/1,764 = 997.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.68x = 1,764 × 997.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.68x = 1,759,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,448.88/1,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.07

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