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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.65, 2,590.70 and 494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.65, 2,590.70 and 494.78 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.65 : 2,590.70 = 494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.65/2,590.70 = 494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.65x = 2,590.70 × 494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.65x = 1,281,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,817.60/1,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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