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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.70, 2,045.85 and 877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.70, 2,045.85 and 877 is: 1,313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.70 : 2,045.85 = 877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.70/2,045.85 = 877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.70x = 2,045.85 × 877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.70x = 1,794,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,210.45/1,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.77

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