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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.56, 2,008.82 and 927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.56, 2,008.82 and 927.45 is: 1,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.56 : 2,008.82 = 927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.56/2,008.82 = 927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.56x = 2,008.82 × 927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.56x = 1,863,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,082.43/1,339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.82

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