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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.02, 2,381.91 and 1,200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.02, 2,381.91 and 1,200.14 is: 1,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.02 : 2,381.91 = 1,200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.02/2,381.91 = 1,200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.02x = 2,381.91 × 1,200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.02x = 2,858,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,625.47/1,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.15

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