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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.48, 2,177.02 and 869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.48, 2,177.02 and 869.32 is: 1,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.48 : 2,177.02 = 869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.48/2,177.02 = 869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.48x = 2,177.02 × 869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.48x = 1,892,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,527.57/1,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.72

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