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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.89, 2,384.06 and 1,019.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.89, 2,384.06 and 1,019.75 is: 1,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.89 : 2,384.06 = 1,019.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.89/2,384.06 = 1,019.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.89x = 2,384.06 × 1,019.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.89x = 2,431,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,153.69/1,727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.01

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