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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.97, 2,591.55 and 631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.97, 2,591.55 and 631.74 is: 947.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.97 : 2,591.55 = 631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.97/2,591.55 = 631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.97x = 2,591.55 × 631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.97x = 1,637,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,185.80/1,727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.46

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