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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.78, 2,579.80 and 1,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.78, 2,579.80 and 1,250.76 is: 1,877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.78 : 2,579.80 = 1,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.78/2,579.80 = 1,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.78x = 2,579.80 × 1,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.78x = 3,226,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,710.65/1,718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.33

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