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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.23, 2,583.71 and 944.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.23, 2,583.71 and 944.06 is: 1,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.23 : 2,583.71 = 944.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.23/2,583.71 = 944.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.23x = 2,583.71 × 944.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.23x = 2,439,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,159.62/1,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.82

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