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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.88, 1,687.68 and 927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.88, 1,687.68 and 927.63 is: 1,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.88 : 1,687.68 = 927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.88/1,687.68 = 927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.88x = 1,687.68 × 927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.88x = 1,565,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,542.60/1,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.21

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