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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.60, 1,872.18 and 927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.60, 1,872.18 and 927.40 is: 1,388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.60 : 1,872.18 = 927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.60/1,872.18 = 927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.60x = 1,872.18 × 927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.60x = 1,736,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,259.73/1,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.34

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