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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.72, 2,588.52 and 571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.72, 2,588.52 and 571.46 is: 857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.72 : 2,588.52 = 571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.72/2,588.52 = 571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.72x = 2,588.52 × 571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.72x = 1,479,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,235.64/1,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.17

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