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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.03, 1,885.83 and 924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.03, 1,885.83 and 924.77 is: 1,275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.03 : 1,885.83 = 924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.03/1,885.83 = 924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.03x = 1,885.83 × 924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.03x = 1,743,959.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,959.01/1,367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.73

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