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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.81, 1,916.75 and 353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.81, 1,916.75 and 353.37 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.81 : 1,916.75 = 353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.81/1,916.75 = 353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.81x = 1,916.75 × 353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.81x = 677,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,320.18/1,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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