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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.64, 2,067.88 and 877.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.64, 2,067.88 and 877.68 is: 1,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.64 : 2,067.88 = 877.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.64/2,067.88 = 877.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.64x = 2,067.88 × 877.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.64x = 1,814,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,936.92/1,498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.06

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