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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.10, 2,382.42 and 1,063.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.10, 2,382.42 and 1,063.81 is: 1,467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.10 : 2,382.42 = 1,063.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.10/2,382.42 = 1,063.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.10x = 2,382.42 × 1,063.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.10x = 2,534,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,436.90/1,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.45

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