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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.52, 2,588.26 and 1,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.52, 2,588.26 and 1,143.13 is: 1,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.52 : 2,588.26 = 1,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.52/2,588.26 = 1,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.52x = 2,588.26 × 1,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.52x = 2,958,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,699.00/1,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.68

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