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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.06, 2,599.02 and 758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.06, 2,599.02 and 758.24 is: 1,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.06 : 2,599.02 = 758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.06/2,599.02 = 758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.06x = 2,599.02 × 758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.06x = 1,970,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,677.68/1,732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.76

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