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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.56, 2,383.04 and 1,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.56, 2,383.04 and 1,064.28 is: 1,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.56 : 2,383.04 = 1,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.56/2,383.04 = 1,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.56x = 2,383.04 × 1,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.56x = 2,536,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,221.81/1,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.09

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