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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.70, 1,873.05 and 927.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.70, 1,873.05 and 927.70 is: 1,388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.70 : 1,873.05 = 927.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.70/1,873.05 = 927.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.70x = 1,873.05 × 927.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.70x = 1,737,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,628.49/1,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.21

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