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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157, 1,594.72 and 877.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157, 1,594.72 and 877.15 is: 1,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157 : 1,594.72 = 877.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157/1,594.72 = 877.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157x = 1,594.72 × 877.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157x = 1,398,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,796.29/1,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.99

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