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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.11, 2,591.30 and 1,078.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.11, 2,591.30 and 1,078.39 is: 1,617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.11 : 2,591.30 = 1,078.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.11/2,591.30 = 1,078.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.11x = 2,591.30 × 1,078.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.11x = 2,794,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,432.01/1,727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.98

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