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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.04, 2,588.25 and 848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.04, 2,588.25 and 848.19 is: 1,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.04 : 2,588.25 = 848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.04/2,588.25 = 848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.04x = 2,588.25 × 848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.04x = 2,195,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,327.77/1,727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.15

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