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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.76, 2,381.32 and 1,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.76, 2,381.32 and 1,136.27 is: 1,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.76 : 2,381.32 = 1,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.76/2,381.32 = 1,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.76x = 2,381.32 × 1,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.76x = 2,705,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,822.48/1,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.99

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