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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.90, 2,591.07 and 495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.90, 2,591.07 and 495.03 is: 742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.90 : 2,591.07 = 495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.90/2,591.07 = 495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.90x = 2,591.07 × 495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.90x = 1,282,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,650.90/1,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.32

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