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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.32, 2,582.97 and 747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.32, 2,582.97 and 747.52 is: 1,121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.32 : 2,582.97 = 747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.32/2,582.97 = 747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.32x = 2,582.97 × 747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.32x = 1,930,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,821.73/1,721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.71

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