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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.69, 2,177.26 and 869.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.69, 2,177.26 and 869.57 is: 1,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.69 : 2,177.26 = 869.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.69/2,177.26 = 869.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.69x = 2,177.26 × 869.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.69x = 1,893,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,279.98/1,577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.03

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