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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.74, 2,553.24 and 879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.74, 2,553.24 and 879.48 is: 1,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.74 : 2,553.24 = 879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.74/2,553.24 = 879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.74x = 2,553.24 × 879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.74x = 2,245,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,523.52/1,701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.55

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