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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.52, 2,585.76 and 858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.52, 2,585.76 and 858.64 is: 1,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.52 : 2,585.76 = 858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.52/2,585.76 = 858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.52x = 2,585.76 × 858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.52x = 2,220,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,236.97/1,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.71

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