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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.52, 2,407.92 and 727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.52, 2,407.92 and 727.44 is: 1,091.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.52 : 2,407.92 = 727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.52/2,407.92 = 727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.52x = 2,407.92 × 727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.52x = 1,751,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,617.32/1,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.00

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