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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.18, 2,586.87 and 901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.18, 2,586.87 and 901.41 is: 1,351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.18 : 2,586.87 = 901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.18/2,586.87 = 901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.18x = 2,586.87 × 901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.18x = 2,331,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,830.49/1,725.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.64

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