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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.78, 1,921.32 and 927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.78, 1,921.32 and 927.12 is: 1,278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.78 : 1,921.32 = 927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.78/1,921.32 = 927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.78x = 1,921.32 × 927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.78x = 1,781,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,294.20/1,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.95

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