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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.47, 2,552.08 and 878.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.47, 2,552.08 and 878.99 is: 1,319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.47 : 2,552.08 = 878.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.47/2,552.08 = 878.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.47x = 2,552.08 × 878.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.47x = 2,243,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,244.22/1,700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.19

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