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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.63, 2,592.80 and 754.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.63, 2,592.80 and 754.41 is: 1,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.63 : 2,592.80 = 754.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.63/2,592.80 = 754.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.63x = 2,592.80 × 754.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.63x = 1,956,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,030.48/1,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.21

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