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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.72, 1,920.04 and 693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.72, 1,920.04 and 693.10 is: 1,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.72 : 1,920.04 = 693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.72/1,920.04 = 693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.72x = 1,920.04 × 693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.72x = 1,330,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,779.72/1,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.53

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