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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.84, 2,001.72 and 927.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.84, 2,001.72 and 927.77 is: 1,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.84 : 2,001.72 = 927.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.84/2,001.72 = 927.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.84x = 2,001.72 × 927.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.84x = 1,857,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,135.76/1,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.16

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