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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.55, 2,176.91 and 869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.55, 2,176.91 and 869.25 is: 1,199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.55 : 2,176.91 = 869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.55/2,176.91 = 869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.55x = 2,176.91 × 869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.55x = 1,892,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,279.02/1,577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.50

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