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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.60, 2,546.93 and 878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.60, 2,546.93 and 878.75 is: 1,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.60 : 2,546.93 = 878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.60/2,546.93 = 878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.60x = 2,546.93 × 878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.60x = 2,238,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,114.74/1,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.30

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