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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.08, 2,477.94 and 727.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.08, 2,477.94 and 727.69 is: 1,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.08 : 2,477.94 = 727.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.08/2,477.94 = 727.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.08x = 2,477.94 × 727.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.08x = 1,803,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,172.16/1,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.46

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