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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.77, 1,982.95 and 877.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.77, 1,982.95 and 877.56 is: 1,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.77 : 1,982.95 = 877.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.77/1,982.95 = 877.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.77x = 1,982.95 × 877.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.77x = 1,740,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,159.80/1,436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.17

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