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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.72, 2,550.67 and 878.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.72, 2,550.67 and 878.57 is: 1,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.72 : 2,550.67 = 878.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.72/2,550.67 = 878.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.72x = 2,550.67 × 878.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.72x = 2,240,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,942.14/1,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.64

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