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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.08, 2,383.46 and 1,105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.08, 2,383.46 and 1,105.64 is: 1,525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.08 : 2,383.46 = 1,105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.08/2,383.46 = 1,105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.08x = 2,383.46 × 1,105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.08x = 2,635,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,248.71/1,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.84

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