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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.38, 2,546.60 and 878.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.38, 2,546.60 and 878.53 is: 1,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.38 : 2,546.60 = 878.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.38/2,546.60 = 878.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.38x = 2,546.60 × 878.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.38x = 2,237,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,264.50/1,701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.97

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