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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.67, 2,384.23 and 941.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.67, 2,384.23 and 941.77 is: 1,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.67 : 2,384.23 = 941.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.67/2,384.23 = 941.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.67x = 2,384.23 × 941.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.67x = 2,245,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,384.37/1,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.66

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