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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.08, 1,789.35 and 877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.08, 1,789.35 and 877.58 is: 1,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.08 : 1,789.35 = 877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.08/1,789.35 = 877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.08x = 1,789.35 × 877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.08x = 1,570,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,295.54/1,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.64

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