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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.38, 2,383.86 and 981.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.38, 2,383.86 and 981.46 is: 1,354.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.38 : 2,383.86 = 981.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.38/2,383.86 = 981.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.38x = 2,383.86 × 981.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.38x = 2,339,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,663.24/1,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.46

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