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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.08, 2,550.83 and 878.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.08, 2,550.83 and 878.63 is: 1,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.08 : 2,550.83 = 878.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.08/2,550.83 = 878.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.08x = 2,550.83 × 878.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.08x = 2,241,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,218.62/1,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.75

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