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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.90, 2,380.97 and 1,166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.90, 2,380.97 and 1,166.19 is: 1,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.90 : 2,380.97 = 1,166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.90/2,380.97 = 1,166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.90x = 2,380.97 × 1,166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.90x = 2,776,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,666.32/1,725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.82

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