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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.56, 2,177.14 and 878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.56, 2,177.14 and 878.92 is: 1,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.56 : 2,177.14 = 878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.56/2,177.14 = 878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.56x = 2,177.14 × 878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.56x = 1,913,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,531.89/1,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.97

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