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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.81, 2,569.21 and 725.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.81, 2,569.21 and 725.78 is: 1,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.81 : 2,569.21 = 725.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.81/2,569.21 = 725.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.81x = 2,569.21 × 725.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.81x = 1,864,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,675.72/1,712.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.67

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