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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.93, 1,755.83 and 927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.93, 1,755.83 and 927.15 is: 1,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.93 : 1,755.83 = 927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.93/1,755.83 = 927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.93x = 1,755.83 × 927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.93x = 1,627,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,908.30/1,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.65

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