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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.38, 1,853.30 and 877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.38, 1,853.30 and 877.44 is: 1,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.38 : 1,853.30 = 877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.38/1,853.30 = 877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.38x = 1,853.30 × 877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.38x = 1,626,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,159.55/1,342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.40

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