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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.87, 1,735.16 and 927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.87, 1,735.16 and 927.59 is: 1,392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.87 : 1,735.16 = 927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.87/1,735.16 = 927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.87x = 1,735.16 × 927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.87x = 1,609,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,503.75/1,155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.46

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