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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.93, 2,591.52 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.93, 2,591.52 and 495.32 is: 742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.93 : 2,591.52 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.93/2,591.52 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.93x = 2,591.52 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.93x = 1,283,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,631.69/1,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.87

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