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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.48, 1,436.22 and 877.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.48, 1,436.22 and 877.41 is: 1,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.48 : 1,436.22 = 877.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.48/1,436.22 = 877.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.48x = 1,436.22 × 877.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.48x = 1,260,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,153.79/1,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.96

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