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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.88, 1,853.16 and 927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.88, 1,853.16 and 927.50 is: 1,391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.88 : 1,853.16 = 927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.88/1,853.16 = 927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.88x = 1,853.16 × 927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.88x = 1,718,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,805.90/1,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.88

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