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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.45, 2,587.91 and 945.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.45, 2,587.91 and 945.84 is: 1,418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.45 : 2,587.91 = 945.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.45/2,587.91 = 945.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.45x = 2,587.91 × 945.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.45x = 2,447,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,749.50/1,725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.61

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