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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.94, 2,384.54 and 941.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.94, 2,384.54 and 941.99 is: 1,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.94 : 2,384.54 = 941.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.94/2,384.54 = 941.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.94x = 2,384.54 × 941.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.94x = 2,246,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,196.20/1,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.93

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