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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.46, 2,381.10 and 1,062.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.46, 2,381.10 and 1,062.34 is: 1,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.46 : 2,381.10 = 1,062.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.46/2,381.10 = 1,062.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.46x = 2,381.10 × 1,062.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.46x = 2,529,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,537.77/1,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.01

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