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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.74, 2,551.89 and 1,008.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.74, 2,551.89 and 1,008.78 is: 1,513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.74 : 2,551.89 = 1,008.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.74/2,551.89 = 1,008.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.74x = 2,551.89 × 1,008.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.74x = 2,574,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,295.59/1,700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.63

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