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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.47, 2,383.27 and 1,106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.47, 2,383.27 and 1,106.83 is: 1,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.47 : 2,383.27 = 1,106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.47/2,383.27 = 1,106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.47x = 2,383.27 × 1,106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.47x = 2,637,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,874.73/1,727.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.02

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