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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.14, 2,381.78 and 1,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.14, 2,381.78 and 1,136.68 is: 1,569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.14 : 2,381.78 = 1,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.14/2,381.78 = 1,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.14x = 2,381.78 × 1,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.14x = 2,707,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,304.10/1,725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.32

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