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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.58, 2,381.84 and 1,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.58, 2,381.84 and 1,063.40 is: 1,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.58 : 2,381.84 = 1,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.58/2,381.84 = 1,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.58x = 2,381.84 × 1,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.58x = 2,532,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,848.66/1,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.82

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