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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.69, 2,590.86 and 753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.69, 2,590.86 and 753.13 is: 1,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.69 : 2,590.86 = 753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.69/2,590.86 = 753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.69x = 2,590.86 × 753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.69x = 1,951,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,241.44/1,727.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.39

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