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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.48, 2,385.15 and 1,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.48, 2,385.15 and 1,064.54 is: 1,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.48 : 2,385.15 = 1,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.48/2,385.15 = 1,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.48x = 2,385.15 × 1,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.48x = 2,539,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,087.58/1,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.82

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