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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.43, 2,383.88 and 941.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.43, 2,383.88 and 941.47 is: 1,299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.43 : 2,383.88 = 941.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.43/2,383.88 = 941.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.43x = 2,383.88 × 941.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.43x = 2,244,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,359.54/1,727.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.25

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