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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.44, 2,383.80 and 941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.44, 2,383.80 and 941.48 is: 1,299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.44 : 2,383.80 = 941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.44/2,383.80 = 941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.44x = 2,383.80 × 941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.44x = 2,244,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,300.02/1,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.21

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