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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.53, 2,384 and 941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.53, 2,384 and 941.56 is: 1,299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.53 : 2,384 = 941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.53/2,384 = 941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.53x = 2,384 × 941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.53x = 2,244,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,679.04/1,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.36

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