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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.96, 2,587.26 and 751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.96, 2,587.26 and 751.32 is: 1,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.96 : 2,587.26 = 751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.96/2,587.26 = 751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.96x = 2,587.26 × 751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.96x = 1,943,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,860.18/1,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.25

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