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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.02, 1,790.58 and 877.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.02, 1,790.58 and 877.82 is: 1,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.02 : 1,790.58 = 877.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.02/1,790.58 = 877.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.02x = 1,790.58 × 877.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.02x = 1,571,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,806.94/1,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.93

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