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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.68, 2,592.72 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.68, 2,592.72 and 755.52 is: 1,132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.68 : 2,592.72 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.68/2,592.72 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.68x = 2,592.72 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.68x = 1,958,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,851.81/1,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.49

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