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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.08, 1,668.71 and 877.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.08, 1,668.71 and 877.38 is: 1,210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.08 : 1,668.71 = 877.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.08/1,668.71 = 877.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.08x = 1,668.71 × 877.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.08x = 1,464,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,094.97/1,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.92

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