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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.02, 1,855.41 and 927.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.02, 1,855.41 and 927.43 is: 1,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.02 : 1,855.41 = 927.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.02/1,855.41 = 927.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.02x = 1,855.41 × 927.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.02x = 1,720,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,762.90/1,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.93

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