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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.81, 1,889.55 and 927.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.81, 1,889.55 and 927.99 is: 1,281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.81 : 1,889.55 = 927.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.81/1,889.55 = 927.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.81x = 1,889.55 × 927.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.81x = 1,753,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,483.50/1,368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.03

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