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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.86, 1,696.44 and 927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.86, 1,696.44 and 927.92 is: 1,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.86 : 1,696.44 = 927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.86/1,696.44 = 927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.86x = 1,696.44 × 927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.86x = 1,574,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,160.60/1,132.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.55

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