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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.10, 2,590.06 and 751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.10, 2,590.06 and 751.06 is: 1,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.10 : 2,590.06 = 751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.10/2,590.06 = 751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.10x = 2,590.06 × 751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.10x = 1,945,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,290.46/1,726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.99

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