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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,734.81, 2,394.12 and 1,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,734.81, 2,394.12 and 1,027.06 is: 1,417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,734.81 : 2,394.12 = 1,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,734.81/2,394.12 = 1,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,734.81x = 2,394.12 × 1,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,734.81x = 2,458,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,900.83/1,734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.39

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