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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.39, 2,562.95 and 876.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.39, 2,562.95 and 876.97 is: 1,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.39 : 2,562.95 = 876.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.39/2,562.95 = 876.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.39x = 2,562.95 × 876.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.39x = 2,247,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,626.05/1,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.87

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