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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.57, 2,586.20 and 860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.57, 2,586.20 and 860.13 is: 1,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.57 : 2,586.20 = 860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.57/2,586.20 = 860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.57x = 2,586.20 × 860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.57x = 2,224,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,463.91/1,725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.12

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