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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.04, 2,176.47 and 878.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.04, 2,176.47 and 878.46 is: 1,212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.04 : 2,176.47 = 878.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.04/2,176.47 = 878.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.04x = 2,176.47 × 878.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.04x = 1,911,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,941.84/1,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.36

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