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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.53, 1,639.96 and 877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.53, 1,639.96 and 877.66 is: 1,315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.53 : 1,639.96 = 877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.53/1,639.96 = 877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.53x = 1,639.96 × 877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.53x = 1,439,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,327.29/1,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.02

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