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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.54, 2,597.74 and 757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.54, 2,597.74 and 757.92 is: 1,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.54 : 2,597.74 = 757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.54/2,597.74 = 757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.54x = 2,597.74 × 757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.54x = 1,968,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,879.10/1,731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.07

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