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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.49, 2,176.77 and 869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.49, 2,176.77 and 869.30 is: 1,199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.49 : 2,176.77 = 869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.49/2,176.77 = 869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.49x = 2,176.77 × 869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.49x = 1,892,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,255.28/1,577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.54

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