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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.96, 2,588.49 and 802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.96, 2,588.49 and 802.26 is: 1,201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.96 : 2,588.49 = 802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.96/2,588.49 = 802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.96x = 2,588.49 × 802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.96x = 2,076,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,641.99/1,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.79

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