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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.72, 2,393.76 and 1,136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.72, 2,393.76 and 1,136.62 is: 1,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.72 : 2,393.76 = 1,136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.72/2,393.76 = 1,136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.72x = 2,393.76 × 1,136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.72x = 2,720,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,801.48/1,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.25

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