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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.15, 2,478.87 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.15, 2,478.87 and 727.20 is: 1,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.15 : 2,478.87 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.15/2,478.87 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.15x = 2,478.87 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.15x = 1,802,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,634.26/1,652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.08

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