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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.43, 1,884.98 and 927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.43, 1,884.98 and 927.38 is: 1,392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.43 : 1,884.98 = 927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.43/1,884.98 = 927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.43x = 1,884.98 × 927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.43x = 1,748,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,078.69/1,255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.42

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