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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.25, 2,176.65 and 878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.25, 2,176.65 and 878.67 is: 1,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.25 : 2,176.65 = 878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.25/2,176.65 = 878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.25x = 2,176.65 × 878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.25x = 1,912,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,557.06/1,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.59

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