Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.96, 2,590 and 752.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,725.96, 2,590 and 752.12 is: 1,128.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,725.96 : 2,590 = 752.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,725.96/2,590 = 752.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,725.96x = 2,590 × 752.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,725.96x = 1,947,990.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,947,990.80/1,725.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128.64
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