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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.91, 1,870.67 and 877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.91, 1,870.67 and 877.26 is: 1,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.91 : 1,870.67 = 877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.91/1,870.67 = 877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.91x = 1,870.67 × 877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.91x = 1,641,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,070.71/1,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.20

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