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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.91, 2,563.36 and 1,131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.91, 2,563.36 and 1,131.65 is: 1,697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.91 : 2,563.36 = 1,131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.91/2,563.36 = 1,131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.91x = 2,563.36 × 1,131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.91x = 2,900,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,810.70/1,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.47

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