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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.94, 1,764.27 and 1,025.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.94, 1,764.27 and 1,025.22 is: 1,415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.94 : 1,764.27 = 1,025.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.94/1,764.27 = 1,025.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.94x = 1,764.27 × 1,025.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.94x = 1,808,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,764.89/1,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.38

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