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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.28, 2,382 and 1,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.28, 2,382 and 1,063.10 is: 1,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.28 : 2,382 = 1,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.28/2,382 = 1,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.28x = 2,382 × 1,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.28x = 2,532,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,304.20/1,725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.76

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