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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.52, 2,006.02 and 927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.52, 2,006.02 and 927.50 is: 1,388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.52 : 2,006.02 = 927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.52/2,006.02 = 927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.52x = 2,006.02 × 927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.52x = 1,860,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,583.55/1,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.99

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