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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.63, 2,584.03 and 748.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.63, 2,584.03 and 748.70 is: 1,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.63 : 2,584.03 = 748.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.63/2,584.03 = 748.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.63x = 2,584.03 × 748.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.63x = 1,934,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,663.26/1,722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.09

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