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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.67, 2,615.79 and 878.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.67, 2,615.79 and 878.51 is: 1,317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.67 : 2,615.79 = 878.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.67/2,615.79 = 878.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.67x = 2,615.79 × 878.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.67x = 2,297,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,997.67/1,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.15

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