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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.55, 1,935.34 and 877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.55, 1,935.34 and 877.27 is: 1,320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.55 : 1,935.34 = 877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.55/1,935.34 = 877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.55x = 1,935.34 × 877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.55x = 1,697,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,808.69/1,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.69

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