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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.54, 2,578.20 and 745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.54, 2,578.20 and 745.72 is: 1,118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.54 : 2,578.20 = 745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.54/2,578.20 = 745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.54x = 2,578.20 × 745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.54x = 1,922,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,615.30/1,718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.75

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