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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.30, 2,383.70 and 981.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.30, 2,383.70 and 981.32 is: 1,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.30 : 2,383.70 = 981.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.30/2,383.70 = 981.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.30x = 2,383.70 × 981.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.30x = 2,339,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,155.66/1,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.22

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