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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.64, 2,384.12 and 941.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.64, 2,384.12 and 941.69 is: 1,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.64 : 2,384.12 = 941.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.64/2,384.12 = 941.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.64x = 2,384.12 × 941.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.64x = 2,245,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,085.33/1,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.51

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