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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.51, 2,700.51 and 877.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.51, 2,700.51 and 877.03 is: 1,314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.51 : 2,700.51 = 877.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.51/2,700.51 = 877.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.51x = 2,700.51 × 877.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.51x = 2,368,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,428.29/1,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.69

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