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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.50, 2,588.92 and 946.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.50, 2,588.92 and 946.33 is: 1,418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.50 : 2,588.92 = 946.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.50/2,588.92 = 946.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.50x = 2,588.92 × 946.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.50x = 2,449,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,972.66/1,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.22

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