Which mathematical product innovation first made complex calculations widely accessible to non-mathematicians, leading to a revolution in engineering and scientific fields?

Mathematics has revolutionized how we approach problems and create solutions across industries. Throughout history, mathematical product innovations have transformed education, research, and practical applications. This trivia question tests your knowledge of a significant milestone in mathematical product development that changed how we interact with mathematical concepts. Can you identify the correct innovation timeline?

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The slide rule, commercialized in the late 17th century, making multiplication and division operations visual and portable
Pascal's mechanical calculator (Pascaline) in 1642, which automated basic arithmetic for tax collectors and accountants
Logarithm tables published by John Napier in 1614, transforming complex calculations into addition and subtraction
The abacus, commercialized in ancient Greece around 300 BCE as the first portable calculation device