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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.91, 2,550.83 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.91, 2,550.83 and 726.75 is: 1,089.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.91 : 2,550.83 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.91/2,550.83 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.91x = 2,550.83 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.91x = 1,853,812.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,812.07/1,700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.89

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