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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.41, 1,832.14 and 877.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.41, 1,832.14 and 877.67 is: 1,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.41 : 1,832.14 = 877.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.41/1,832.14 = 877.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.41x = 1,832.14 × 877.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.41x = 1,608,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,008.18/1,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.52

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