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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.58, 2,544.78 and 1,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.58, 2,544.78 and 1,332.84 is: 1,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.58 : 2,544.78 = 1,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.58/2,544.78 = 1,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.58x = 2,544.78 × 1,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.58x = 3,391,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,784.58/1,700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.49

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