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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.64, 2,382.86 and 1,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.64, 2,382.86 and 1,097.62 is: 1,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.64 : 2,382.86 = 1,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.64/2,382.86 = 1,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.64x = 2,382.86 × 1,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.64x = 2,615,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,471.58/1,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.90

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