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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.88, 2,384.54 and 1,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.88, 2,384.54 and 1,029.66 is: 1,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.88 : 2,384.54 = 1,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.88/2,384.54 = 1,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.88x = 2,384.54 × 1,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.88x = 2,455,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,265.46/1,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.97

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