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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.94, 2,385.36 and 1,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.94, 2,385.36 and 1,019.55 is: 1,407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.94 : 2,385.36 = 1,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.94/2,385.36 = 1,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.94x = 2,385.36 × 1,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.94x = 2,431,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,993.79/1,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.45

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