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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.63, 2,586.11 and 944.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.63, 2,586.11 and 944.45 is: 1,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.63 : 2,586.11 = 944.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.63/2,586.11 = 944.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.63x = 2,586.11 × 944.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.63x = 2,442,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,451.59/1,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.40

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