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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.63, 2,593.53 and 754.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.63, 2,593.53 and 754.59 is: 1,131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.63 : 2,593.53 = 754.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.63/2,593.53 = 754.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.63x = 2,593.53 × 754.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.63x = 1,957,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,061.53/1,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.49

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