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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.50, 2,382.81 and 1,202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.50, 2,382.81 and 1,202.98 is: 1,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.50 : 2,382.81 = 1,202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.50/2,382.81 = 1,202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.50x = 2,382.81 × 1,202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.50x = 2,866,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,472.77/1,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.24

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