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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.51, 2,383.98 and 941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.51, 2,383.98 and 941.55 is: 1,299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.51 : 2,383.98 = 941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.51/2,383.98 = 941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.51x = 2,383.98 × 941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.51x = 2,244,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,636.37/1,727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.35

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