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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.65, 1,793.68 and 927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.65, 1,793.68 and 927.59 is: 1,278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.65 : 1,793.68 = 927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.65/1,793.68 = 927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.65x = 1,793.68 × 927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.65x = 1,663,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,799.63/1,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.22

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