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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.10, 2,583.51 and 943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.10, 2,583.51 and 943.93 is: 1,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.10 : 2,583.51 = 943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.10/2,583.51 = 943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.10x = 2,583.51 × 943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.10x = 2,438,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,652.59/1,725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.63

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