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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.06, 2,383.38 and 941.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.06, 2,383.38 and 941.11 is: 1,298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.06 : 2,383.38 = 941.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.06/2,383.38 = 941.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.06x = 2,383.38 × 941.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.06x = 2,243,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,022.75/1,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.75

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