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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.48, 2,587.51 and 685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.48, 2,587.51 and 685.34 is: 1,027.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.48 : 2,587.51 = 685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.48/2,587.51 = 685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.48x = 2,587.51 × 685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.48x = 1,773,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,320.68/1,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.73

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