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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.23, 1,863.64 and 877.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.23, 1,863.64 and 877.73 is: 1,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.23 : 1,863.64 = 877.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.23/1,863.64 = 877.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.23x = 1,863.64 × 877.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.23x = 1,635,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,772.74/1,242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.80

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