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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.41, 2,379.49 and 1,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.41, 2,379.49 and 1,127.36 is: 1,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.41 : 2,379.49 = 1,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.41/2,379.49 = 1,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.41x = 2,379.49 × 1,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.41x = 2,682,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,527.13/1,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.72

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