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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.88, 2,574.94 and 1,027.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.88, 2,574.94 and 1,027.93 is: 1,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.88 : 2,574.94 = 1,027.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.88/2,574.94 = 1,027.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.88x = 2,574.94 × 1,027.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.88x = 2,646,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,846.48/1,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.08

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