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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.48, 2,586.69 and 751.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.48, 2,586.69 and 751.05 is: 1,125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.48 : 2,586.69 = 751.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.48/2,586.69 = 751.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.48x = 2,586.69 × 751.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.48x = 1,942,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,733.52/1,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.91

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