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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.70, 2,593.86 and 755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.70, 2,593.86 and 755.12 is: 1,132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.70 : 2,593.86 = 755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.70/2,593.86 = 755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.70x = 2,593.86 × 755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.70x = 1,958,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,675.56/1,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.38

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