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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.65, 1,401.70 and 877.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.65, 1,401.70 and 877.33 is: 1,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.65 : 1,401.70 = 877.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.65/1,401.70 = 877.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.65x = 1,401.70 × 877.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.65x = 1,229,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,753.46/1,019.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.05

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