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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.78, 2,383.63 and 1,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.78, 2,383.63 and 1,204.12 is: 1,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.78 : 2,383.63 = 1,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.78/2,383.63 = 1,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.78x = 2,383.63 × 1,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.78x = 2,870,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,176.56/1,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.19

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