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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.73, 1,761.93 and 946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.73, 1,761.93 and 946.80 is: 1,305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.73 : 1,761.93 = 946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.73/1,761.93 = 946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.73x = 1,761.93 × 946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.73x = 1,668,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,195.32/1,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.59

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