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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.36, 1,890.84 and 927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.36, 1,890.84 and 927.28 is: 1,280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.36 : 1,890.84 = 927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.36/1,890.84 = 927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.36x = 1,890.84 × 927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.36x = 1,753,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,338.12/1,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.41

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