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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.96, 2,586.32 and 738.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.96, 2,586.32 and 738.42 is: 1,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.96 : 2,586.32 = 738.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.96/2,586.32 = 738.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.96x = 2,586.32 × 738.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.96x = 1,909,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,773.79/1,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.14

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