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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.52, 1,854.36 and 877.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.52, 1,854.36 and 877.50 is: 1,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.52 : 1,854.36 = 877.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.52/1,854.36 = 877.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.52x = 1,854.36 × 877.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.52x = 1,627,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,200.90/1,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.15

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