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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.72, 2,382.12 and 1,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.72, 2,382.12 and 1,136.52 is: 1,568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.72 : 2,382.12 = 1,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.72/2,382.12 = 1,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.72x = 2,382.12 × 1,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.72x = 2,707,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,327.02/1,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.81

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