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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.26, 2,561.28 and 1,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.26, 2,561.28 and 1,014.56 is: 1,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.26 : 2,561.28 = 1,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.26/2,561.28 = 1,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.26x = 2,561.28 × 1,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.26x = 2,598,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,572.24/1,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.29

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