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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.97, 1,916.95 and 547.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.97, 1,916.95 and 547.07 is: 820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.97 : 1,916.95 = 547.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.97/1,916.95 = 547.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.97x = 1,916.95 × 547.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.97x = 1,048,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,705.84/1,277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.60

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