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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.72, 1,947.36 and 1,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.72, 1,947.36 and 1,277.34 is: 1,763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.72 : 1,947.36 = 1,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.72/1,947.36 = 1,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.72x = 1,947.36 × 1,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.72x = 2,487,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,440.82/1,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.24

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