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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.70, 2,586.36 and 750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.70, 2,586.36 and 750.12 is: 1,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.70 : 2,586.36 = 750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.70/2,586.36 = 750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.70x = 2,586.36 × 750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.70x = 1,940,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,080.36/1,724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.88

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