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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.01, 2,585.14 and 1,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.01, 2,585.14 and 1,111.27 is: 1,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.01 : 2,585.14 = 1,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.01/2,585.14 = 1,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.01x = 2,585.14 × 1,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.01x = 2,872,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,782.97/1,727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.45

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