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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.37, 2,592.91 and 755.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.37, 2,592.91 and 755.13 is: 1,131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.37 : 2,592.91 = 755.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.37/2,592.91 = 755.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.37x = 2,592.91 × 755.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.37x = 1,957,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,984.13/1,730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.54

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