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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.76, 1,917.08 and 628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.76, 1,917.08 and 628.94 is: 943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.76 : 1,917.08 = 628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.76/1,917.08 = 628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.76x = 1,917.08 × 628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.76x = 1,205,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,728.30/1,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.63

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