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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.49, 2,564.24 and 1,223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.49, 2,564.24 and 1,223.49 is: 1,835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.49 : 2,564.24 = 1,223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.49/2,564.24 = 1,223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.49x = 2,564.24 × 1,223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.49x = 3,137,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,315.88/1,709.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.24

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