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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.14, 2,176.05 and 878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.14, 2,176.05 and 878.38 is: 1,211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.14 : 2,176.05 = 878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.14/2,176.05 = 878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.14x = 2,176.05 × 878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.14x = 1,911,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,398.80/1,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.94

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