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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.70, 2,591.72 and 687.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.70, 2,591.72 and 687.47 is: 1,031.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.70 : 2,591.72 = 687.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.70/2,591.72 = 687.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.70x = 2,591.72 × 687.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.70x = 1,781,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,729.75/1,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.27

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