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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.72, 2,568.98 and 725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.72, 2,568.98 and 725.12 is: 1,087.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.72 : 2,568.98 = 725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.72/2,568.98 = 725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.72x = 2,568.98 × 725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.72x = 1,862,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,802.31/1,712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.63

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