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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.92, 2,593.20 and 1,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.92, 2,593.20 and 1,151.52 is: 1,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.92 : 2,593.20 = 1,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.92/2,593.20 = 1,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.92x = 2,593.20 × 1,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.92x = 2,986,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,121.66/1,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.16

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