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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.33, 1,881.54 and 927.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.33, 1,881.54 and 927.49 is: 1,387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.33 : 1,881.54 = 927.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.33/1,881.54 = 927.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.33x = 1,881.54 × 927.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.33x = 1,745,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,109.53/1,257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.95

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