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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.83, 2,383.49 and 1,130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.83, 2,383.49 and 1,130.66 is: 1,559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.83 : 2,383.49 = 1,130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.83/2,383.49 = 1,130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.83x = 2,383.49 × 1,130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.83x = 2,694,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,916.65/1,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.71

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