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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.31, 2,591.14 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.31, 2,591.14 and 494.76 is: 742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.31 : 2,591.14 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.31/2,591.14 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.31x = 2,591.14 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.31x = 1,281,992.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,992.43/1,727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.19

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