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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.55, 2,549.53 and 1,050.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.55, 2,549.53 and 1,050.94 is: 1,574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.55 : 2,549.53 = 1,050.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.55/2,549.53 = 1,050.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.55x = 2,549.53 × 1,050.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.55x = 2,679,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,403.06/1,701.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.68

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