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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.70, 1,915.26 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.70, 1,915.26 and 411.42 is: 616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.70 : 1,915.26 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.70/1,915.26 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.70x = 1,915.26 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.70x = 787,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,976.27/1,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.71

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