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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.40, 2,591.09 and 1,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.40, 2,591.09 and 1,034.27 is: 1,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.40 : 2,591.09 = 1,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.40/2,591.09 = 1,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.40x = 2,591.09 × 1,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.40x = 2,679,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,868.53/1,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.39

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