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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.97, 2,591.57 and 495.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.97, 2,591.57 and 495.37 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.97 : 2,591.57 = 495.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.97/2,591.57 = 495.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.97x = 2,591.57 × 495.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.97x = 1,283,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,783.55/1,727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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