Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.24, 2,554 and 879.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,702.24, 2,554 and 879.98 is: 1,320.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,702.24 : 2,554 = 879.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,702.24/2,554 = 879.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,702.24x = 2,554 × 879.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,702.24x = 2,247,468.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,247,468.92/1,702.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320.30
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