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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.76, 1,902.12 and 1,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.76, 1,902.12 and 1,218.12 is: 1,813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.76 : 1,902.12 = 1,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.76/1,902.12 = 1,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.76x = 1,902.12 × 1,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.76x = 2,317,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,010.41/1,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.34

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