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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.71, 2,703.78 and 877.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.71, 2,703.78 and 877.91 is: 1,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.71 : 2,703.78 = 877.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.71/2,703.78 = 877.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.71x = 2,703.78 × 877.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.71x = 2,373,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,661.98/1,801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.45

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