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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.70, 1,916.53 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.70, 1,916.53 and 353.25 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.70 : 1,916.53 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.70/1,916.53 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.70x = 1,916.53 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.70x = 677,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,014.22/1,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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