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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.98, 2,384.58 and 942.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.98, 2,384.58 and 942.01 is: 1,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.98 : 2,384.58 = 942.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.98/2,384.58 = 942.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.98x = 2,384.58 × 942.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.98x = 2,246,298.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,298.21/1,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.96

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