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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.91, 2,607.24 and 750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.91, 2,607.24 and 750.73 is: 1,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.91 : 2,607.24 = 750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.91/2,607.24 = 750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.91x = 2,607.24 × 750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.91x = 1,957,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,333.29/1,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.26

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