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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.94, 2,380.51 and 1,096.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.94, 2,380.51 and 1,096.65 is: 1,512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.94 : 2,380.51 = 1,096.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.94/2,380.51 = 1,096.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.94x = 2,380.51 × 1,096.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.94x = 2,610,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,586.29/1,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.56

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