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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.01, 2,563.76 and 1,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.01, 2,563.76 and 1,062.25 is: 1,595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.01 : 2,563.76 = 1,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.01/2,563.76 = 1,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.01x = 2,563.76 × 1,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.01x = 2,723,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,354.06/1,707.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.39

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