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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.69, 1,691.87 and 877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.69, 1,691.87 and 877.77 is: 1,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.69 : 1,691.87 = 877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.69/1,691.87 = 877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.69x = 1,691.87 × 877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.69x = 1,485,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,064.27/1,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.65

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