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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.66, 1,882.56 and 927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.66, 1,882.56 and 927 is: 1,388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.66 : 1,882.56 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.66/1,882.56 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.66x = 1,882.56 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.66x = 1,745,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,133.12/1,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.71

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