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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.43, 2,380.87 and 1,167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.43, 2,380.87 and 1,167.11 is: 1,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.43 : 2,380.87 = 1,167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.43/2,380.87 = 1,167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.43x = 2,380.87 × 1,167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.43x = 2,778,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,737.19/1,725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.46

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