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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.82, 1,917.09 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.82, 1,917.09 and 412.20 is: 618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.82 : 1,917.09 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.82/1,917.09 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.82x = 1,917.09 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.82x = 790,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,224.50/1,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.42

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