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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.24, 2,381.68 and 1,157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.24, 2,381.68 and 1,157.88 is: 1,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.24 : 2,381.68 = 1,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.24/2,381.68 = 1,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.24x = 2,381.68 × 1,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.24x = 2,757,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,693.36/1,725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.44

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