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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.80, 2,421.61 and 725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.80, 2,421.61 and 725.68 is: 1,087.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.80 : 2,421.61 = 725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.80/2,421.61 = 725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.80x = 2,421.61 × 725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.80x = 1,757,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,301.54/1,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.57

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