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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.93, 2,384.54 and 981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.93, 2,384.54 and 981.92 is: 1,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.93 : 2,384.54 = 981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.93/2,384.54 = 981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.93x = 2,384.54 × 981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.93x = 2,341,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,432.25/1,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.05

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