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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.76, 1,797.72 and 927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.76, 1,797.72 and 927.40 is: 1,388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.76 : 1,797.72 = 927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.76/1,797.72 = 927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.76x = 1,797.72 × 927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.76x = 1,667,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,205.53/1,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.46

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