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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.90, 1,916.43 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.90, 1,916.43 and 400.40 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.90 : 1,916.43 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.90/1,916.43 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.90x = 1,916.43 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.90x = 767,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,338.57/1,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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