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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.90, 2,546.37 and 1,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.90, 2,546.37 and 1,125.90 is: 1,684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.90 : 2,546.37 = 1,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.90/2,546.37 = 1,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.90x = 2,546.37 × 1,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.90x = 2,866,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,957.98/1,701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.56

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