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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725, 2,587.89 and 555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725, 2,587.89 and 555.09 is: 832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725 : 2,587.89 = 555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725/2,587.89 = 555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725x = 2,587.89 × 555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725x = 1,436,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,511.86/1,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.76

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