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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.87, 2,590.34 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.87, 2,590.34 and 802.98 is: 1,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.87 : 2,590.34 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.87/2,590.34 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.87x = 2,590.34 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.87x = 2,079,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,987.20/1,727.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.79

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