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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.55, 2,555.22 and 881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.55, 2,555.22 and 881.07 is: 1,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.55 : 2,555.22 = 881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.55/2,555.22 = 881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.55x = 2,555.22 × 881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.55x = 2,251,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,327.69/1,702.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.33

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