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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.76, 2,384.46 and 1,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.76, 2,384.46 and 1,029 is: 1,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.76 : 2,384.46 = 1,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.76/2,384.46 = 1,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.76x = 2,384.46 × 1,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.76x = 2,453,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,609.34/1,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.11

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