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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.71, 2,382.28 and 1,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.71, 2,382.28 and 1,017.33 is: 1,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.71 : 2,382.28 = 1,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.71/2,382.28 = 1,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.71x = 2,382.28 × 1,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.71x = 2,423,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,553.44/1,725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.38

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