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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.80, 2,572.88 and 727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.80, 2,572.88 and 727.84 is: 1,092.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.80 : 2,572.88 = 727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.80/2,572.88 = 727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.80x = 2,572.88 × 727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.80x = 1,872,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,634.18/1,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.04

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