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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.62, 2,588.73 and 752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.62, 2,588.73 and 752.40 is: 1,128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.62 : 2,588.73 = 752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.62/2,588.73 = 752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.62x = 2,588.73 × 752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.62x = 1,947,760.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,760.45/1,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.73

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