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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.93, 1,917.08 and 508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.93, 1,917.08 and 508.25 is: 762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.93 : 1,917.08 = 508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.93/1,917.08 = 508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.93x = 1,917.08 × 508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.93x = 974,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,353.37/1,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.45

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