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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.61, 2,380.92 and 1,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.61, 2,380.92 and 1,017.49 is: 1,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.61 : 2,380.92 = 1,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.61/2,380.92 = 1,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.61x = 2,380.92 × 1,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.61x = 2,422,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,562.29/1,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.89

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