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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.31, 2,383.74 and 941.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.31, 2,383.74 and 941.37 is: 1,299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.31 : 2,383.74 = 941.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.31/2,383.74 = 941.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.31x = 2,383.74 × 941.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.31x = 2,243,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,981.32/1,727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.12

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