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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.68, 2,589.74 and 935.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.68, 2,589.74 and 935.94 is: 1,404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.68 : 2,589.74 = 935.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.68/2,589.74 = 935.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.68x = 2,589.74 × 935.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.68x = 2,423,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,841.26/1,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.57

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