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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.74, 2,590.11 and 752.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.74, 2,590.11 and 752.73 is: 1,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.74 : 2,590.11 = 752.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.74/2,590.11 = 752.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.74x = 2,590.11 × 752.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.74x = 1,949,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,653.50/1,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.10

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