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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.88, 2,562.62 and 1,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.88, 2,562.62 and 1,015.92 is: 1,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.88 : 2,562.62 = 1,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.88/2,562.62 = 1,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.88x = 2,562.62 × 1,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.88x = 2,603,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,416.91/1,707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.36

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