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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.08, 2,591.85 and 753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.08, 2,591.85 and 753.46 is: 1,130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.08 : 2,591.85 = 753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.08/2,591.85 = 753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.08x = 2,591.85 × 753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.08x = 1,952,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,855.30/1,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.73

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