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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.58, 1,862.81 and 877.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.58, 1,862.81 and 877.49 is: 1,211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.58 : 1,862.81 = 877.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.58/1,862.81 = 877.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.58x = 1,862.81 × 877.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.58x = 1,634,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,583.45/1,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.18

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