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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.25, 2,590.80 and 494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.25, 2,590.80 and 494.61 is: 741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.25 : 2,590.80 = 494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.25/2,590.80 = 494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.25x = 2,590.80 × 494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.25x = 1,281,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,435.59/1,727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.89

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