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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.60, 2,381.52 and 1,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.60, 2,381.52 and 1,026.80 is: 1,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.60 : 2,381.52 = 1,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.60/2,381.52 = 1,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.60x = 2,381.52 × 1,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.60x = 2,445,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,344.74/1,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.10

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