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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.84, 2,561.80 and 1,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.84, 2,561.80 and 1,126.56 is: 1,689.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.84 : 2,561.80 = 1,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.84/2,561.80 = 1,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.84x = 2,561.80 × 1,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.84x = 2,886,021.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,021.41/1,707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.87

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