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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.27, 1,856.39 and 927.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.27, 1,856.39 and 927.23 is: 1,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.27 : 1,856.39 = 927.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.27/1,856.39 = 927.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.27x = 1,856.39 × 927.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.27x = 1,721,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,286.58/1,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.56

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