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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.77, 1,763.22 and 834.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.77, 1,763.22 and 834.97 is: 1,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.77 : 1,763.22 = 834.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.77/1,763.22 = 834.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.77x = 1,763.22 × 834.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.77x = 1,472,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,235.80/1,277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.19

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