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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.81, 2,384.74 and 1,019.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.81, 2,384.74 and 1,019.39 is: 1,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.81 : 2,384.74 = 1,019.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.81/2,384.74 = 1,019.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.81x = 2,384.74 × 1,019.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.81x = 2,430,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,969.46/1,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.97

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