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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.93, 1,691.43 and 877.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.93, 1,691.43 and 877.01 is: 1,209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.93 : 1,691.43 = 877.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.93/1,691.43 = 877.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.93x = 1,691.43 × 877.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.93x = 1,483,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,401.02/1,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.03

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