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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.28, 1,646 and 877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.28, 1,646 and 877.28 is: 1,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.28 : 1,646 = 877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.28/1,646 = 877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.28x = 1,646 × 877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.28x = 1,444,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,002.88/1,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.13

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