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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.92, 2,588.96 and 752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.92, 2,588.96 and 752 is: 1,128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.92 : 2,588.96 = 752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.92/2,588.96 = 752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.92x = 2,588.96 × 752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.92x = 1,946,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,897.92/1,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.03

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