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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.54, 1,697.20 and 877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.54, 1,697.20 and 877.46 is: 1,209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.54 : 1,697.20 = 877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.54/1,697.20 = 877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.54x = 1,697.20 × 877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.54x = 1,489,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,214.43/1,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.23

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