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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.77, 2,384.64 and 1,019.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.77, 2,384.64 and 1,019.58 is: 1,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.77 : 2,384.64 = 1,019.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.77/2,384.64 = 1,019.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.77x = 2,384.64 × 1,019.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.77x = 2,431,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,331.25/1,727.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.21

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