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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.99, 2,559.61 and 976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.99, 2,559.61 and 976.02 is: 1,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.99 : 2,559.61 = 976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.99/2,559.61 = 976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.99x = 2,559.61 × 976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.99x = 2,498,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,224.00/1,707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.67

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