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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.68, 1,907.86 and 1,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.68, 1,907.86 and 1,014.73 is: 1,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.68 : 1,907.86 = 1,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.68/1,907.86 = 1,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.68x = 1,907.86 × 1,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.68x = 1,935,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,962.78/1,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.22

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