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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.56, 2,591.08 and 495.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.56, 2,591.08 and 495.05 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.56 : 2,591.08 = 495.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.56/2,591.08 = 495.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.56x = 2,591.08 × 495.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.56x = 1,282,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,714.15/1,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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