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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.16, 2,559.94 and 1,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.16, 2,559.94 and 1,013.93 is: 1,520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.16 : 2,559.94 = 1,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.16/2,559.94 = 1,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.16x = 2,559.94 × 1,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.16x = 2,595,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,599.96/1,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.42

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