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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.22, 2,552.70 and 727.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.22, 2,552.70 and 727.06 is: 1,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.22 : 2,552.70 = 727.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.22/2,552.70 = 727.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.22x = 2,552.70 × 727.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.22x = 1,855,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,966.06/1,701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.96

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