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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.75, 2,588.63 and 571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.75, 2,588.63 and 571.50 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.75 : 2,588.63 = 571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.75/2,588.63 = 571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.75x = 2,588.63 × 571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.75x = 1,479,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,399.19/1,725.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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