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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727, 2,590.36 and 686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727, 2,590.36 and 686.96 is: 1,030.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727 : 2,590.36 = 686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727/2,590.36 = 686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727x = 2,590.36 × 686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727x = 1,779,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,473.71/1,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.38

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