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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.91, 2,589.74 and 800.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.91, 2,589.74 and 800.43 is: 1,201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.91 : 2,589.74 = 800.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.91/2,589.74 = 800.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.91x = 2,589.74 × 800.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.91x = 2,072,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,888.64/1,725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.04

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