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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.87, 2,589.72 and 752.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.87, 2,589.72 and 752.05 is: 1,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.87 : 2,589.72 = 752.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.87/2,589.72 = 752.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.87x = 2,589.72 × 752.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.87x = 1,947,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,603.57/1,725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.47

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