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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.56, 2,589.83 and 904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.56, 2,589.83 and 904.40 is: 1,357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.56 : 2,589.83 = 904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.56/2,589.83 = 904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.56x = 2,589.83 × 904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.56x = 2,342,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,242.25/1,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.38

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