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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.13, 2,381.25 and 1,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.13, 2,381.25 and 1,016.95 is: 1,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.13 : 2,381.25 = 1,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.13/2,381.25 = 1,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.13x = 2,381.25 × 1,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.13x = 2,421,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,612.19/1,725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.73

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