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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.13, 2,383.46 and 981.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.13, 2,383.46 and 981.06 is: 1,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.13 : 2,383.46 = 981.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.13/2,383.46 = 981.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.13x = 2,383.46 × 981.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.13x = 2,338,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,307.10/1,727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.87

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