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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.88, 1,916.61 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.88, 1,916.61 and 584.52 is: 876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.88 : 1,916.61 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.88/1,916.61 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.88x = 1,916.61 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.88x = 1,120,296.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,296.88/1,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.68

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