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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.88, 2,377.74 and 1,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.88, 2,377.74 and 1,252.84 is: 1,726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.88 : 2,377.74 = 1,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.88/2,377.74 = 1,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.88x = 2,377.74 × 1,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.88x = 2,978,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,927.78/1,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.03

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