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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.44, 2,590.88 and 752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.44, 2,590.88 and 752.82 is: 1,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.44 : 2,590.88 = 752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.44/2,590.88 = 752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.44x = 2,590.88 × 752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.44x = 1,950,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,462.52/1,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.76

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