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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.12, 1,716.99 and 927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.12, 1,716.99 and 927.20 is: 1,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.12 : 1,716.99 = 927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.12/1,716.99 = 927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.12x = 1,716.99 × 927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.12x = 1,591,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,993.13/1,142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.89

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