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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.29, 2,594.79 and 755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.29, 2,594.79 and 755.25 is: 1,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.29 : 2,594.79 = 755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.29/2,594.79 = 755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.29x = 2,594.79 × 755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.29x = 1,959,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,715.15/1,729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.25

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