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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.72, 2,702.70 and 877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.72, 2,702.70 and 877.72 is: 1,316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.72 : 2,702.70 = 877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.72/2,702.70 = 877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.72x = 2,702.70 × 877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.72x = 2,372,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,213.84/1,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.64

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