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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.41, 2,550.99 and 1,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.41, 2,550.99 and 1,007.71 is: 1,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.41 : 2,550.99 = 1,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.41/2,550.99 = 1,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.41x = 2,550.99 × 1,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.41x = 2,570,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,658.13/1,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.79

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