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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.29, 2,589.48 and 1,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.29, 2,589.48 and 1,107.12 is: 1,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.29 : 2,589.48 = 1,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.29/2,589.48 = 1,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.29x = 2,589.48 × 1,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.29x = 2,866,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,865.10/1,725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.68

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