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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.92, 1,877.76 and 1,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.92, 1,877.76 and 1,177.92 is: 1,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.92 : 1,877.76 = 1,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.92/1,877.76 = 1,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.92x = 1,877.76 × 1,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.92x = 2,211,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,851.06/1,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.59

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