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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.59, 2,562.90 and 1,244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.59, 2,562.90 and 1,244.13 is: 1,866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.59 : 2,562.90 = 1,244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.59/2,562.90 = 1,244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.59x = 2,562.90 × 1,244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.59x = 3,188,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,580.78/1,708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.21

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