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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.03, 2,549.52 and 1,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.03, 2,549.52 and 1,006.52 is: 1,509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.03 : 2,549.52 = 1,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.03/2,549.52 = 1,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.03x = 2,549.52 × 1,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.03x = 2,566,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,142.87/1,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.47

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