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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589.32, 2,386.86 and 725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589.32, 2,386.86 and 725.32 is: 1,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589.32 : 2,386.86 = 725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589.32/2,386.86 = 725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589.32x = 2,386.86 × 725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589.32x = 1,731,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,237.30/1,589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.29

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