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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.65, 1,666.05 and 927.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.65, 1,666.05 and 927.39 is: 1,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.65 : 1,666.05 = 927.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.65/1,666.05 = 927.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.65x = 1,666.05 × 927.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.65x = 1,545,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,078.11/1,207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.41

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