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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.05, 2,593.97 and 755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.05, 2,593.97 and 755.43 is: 1,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.05 : 2,593.97 = 755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.05/2,593.97 = 755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.05x = 2,593.97 × 755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.05x = 1,959,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,562.76/1,729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.32

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