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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.94, 2,384.52 and 941.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.94, 2,384.52 and 941.97 is: 1,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.94 : 2,384.52 = 941.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.94/2,384.52 = 941.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.94x = 2,384.52 × 941.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.94x = 2,246,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,146.30/1,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.90

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