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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.06, 2,382.53 and 1,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.06, 2,382.53 and 1,167.73 is: 1,610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.06 : 2,382.53 = 1,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.06/2,382.53 = 1,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.06x = 2,382.53 × 1,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.06x = 2,782,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,139.96/1,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.91

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