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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.31, 2,587.72 and 751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.31, 2,587.72 and 751.29 is: 1,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.31 : 2,587.72 = 751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.31/2,587.72 = 751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.31x = 2,587.72 × 751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.31x = 1,944,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,128.16/1,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.83

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