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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.72, 2,626.30 and 725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.72, 2,626.30 and 725.16 is: 1,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.72 : 2,626.30 = 725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.72/2,626.30 = 725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.72x = 2,626.30 × 725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.72x = 1,904,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,487.71/1,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.21

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