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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.61, 2,552.45 and 727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.61, 2,552.45 and 727.72 is: 1,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.61 : 2,552.45 = 727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.61/2,552.45 = 727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.61x = 2,552.45 × 727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.61x = 1,857,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,458.89/1,701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.59

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