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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.59, 2,548.91 and 1,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.59, 2,548.91 and 1,144.12 is: 1,714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.59 : 2,548.91 = 1,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.59/2,548.91 = 1,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.59x = 2,548.91 × 1,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.59x = 2,916,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,258.91/1,700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.85

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