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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.83, 2,590.98 and 494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.83, 2,590.98 and 494.96 is: 742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.83 : 2,590.98 = 494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.83/2,590.98 = 494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.83x = 2,590.98 × 494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.83x = 1,282,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,431.46/1,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.22

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