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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.39, 2,590.05 and 752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.39, 2,590.05 and 752.62 is: 1,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.39 : 2,590.05 = 752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.39/2,590.05 = 752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.39x = 2,590.05 × 752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.39x = 1,949,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,323.43/1,726.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.13

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