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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709, 2,564.96 and 1,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709, 2,564.96 and 1,060.28 is: 1,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709 : 2,564.96 = 1,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709/2,564.96 = 1,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709x = 2,564.96 × 1,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709x = 2,719,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,575.79/1,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.33

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