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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.40, 2,381.43 and 1,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.40, 2,381.43 and 1,136 is: 1,567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.40 : 2,381.43 = 1,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.40/2,381.43 = 1,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.40x = 2,381.43 × 1,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.40x = 2,705,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,304.48/1,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.93

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