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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.71, 1,747.35 and 877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.71, 1,747.35 and 877.59 is: 1,318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.71 : 1,747.35 = 877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.71/1,747.35 = 877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.71x = 1,747.35 × 877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.71x = 1,533,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,456.89/1,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.86

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