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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.14, 1,832.40 and 927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.14, 1,832.40 and 927.54 is: 1,394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.14 : 1,832.40 = 927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.14/1,832.40 = 927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.14x = 1,832.40 × 927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.14x = 1,699,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,624.30/1,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.12

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