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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.62, 2,588.56 and 1,183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.62, 2,588.56 and 1,183.18 is: 1,774.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.62 : 2,588.56 = 1,183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.62/2,588.56 = 1,183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.62x = 2,588.56 × 1,183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.62x = 3,062,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,732.42/1,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.86

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