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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.98, 2,383.93 and 1,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.98, 2,383.93 and 1,063.67 is: 1,467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.98 : 2,383.93 = 1,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.98/2,383.93 = 1,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.98x = 2,383.93 × 1,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.98x = 2,535,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,715.46/1,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.45

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