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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.52, 2,657.21 and 731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.52, 2,657.21 and 731.25 is: 1,096.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.52 : 2,657.21 = 731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.52/2,657.21 = 731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.52x = 2,657.21 × 731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.52x = 1,943,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,081.16/1,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.85

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