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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.88, 1,915.79 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.88, 1,915.79 and 610.44 is: 915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.88 : 1,915.79 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.88/1,915.79 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.88x = 1,915.79 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.88x = 1,169,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,471.80/1,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.17

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