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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.46, 2,593.26 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.46, 2,593.26 and 754.52 is: 1,130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.46 : 2,593.26 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.46/2,593.26 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.46x = 2,593.26 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.46x = 1,956,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,653.57/1,730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.71

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