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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.45, 2,005.35 and 927.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.45, 2,005.35 and 927.86 is: 1,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.45 : 2,005.35 = 927.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.45/2,005.35 = 927.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.45x = 2,005.35 × 927.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.45x = 1,860,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,684.05/1,338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.18

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