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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.27, 2,589.32 and 630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.27, 2,589.32 and 630.59 is: 945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.27 : 2,589.32 = 630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.27/2,589.32 = 630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.27x = 2,589.32 × 630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.27x = 1,632,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,784.38/1,727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.30

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