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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.68, 2,558.18 and 1,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.68, 2,558.18 and 1,269.98 is: 1,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.68 : 2,558.18 = 1,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.68/2,558.18 = 1,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.68x = 2,558.18 × 1,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.68x = 3,248,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,837.41/1,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.48

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