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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.08, 2,382.90 and 1,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.08, 2,382.90 and 1,096.48 is: 1,512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.08 : 2,382.90 = 1,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.08/2,382.90 = 1,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.08x = 2,382.90 × 1,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.08x = 2,612,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,802.19/1,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.84

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