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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.04, 1,921.80 and 927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.04, 1,921.80 and 927.44 is: 1,279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.04 : 1,921.80 = 927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.04/1,921.80 = 927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.04x = 1,921.80 × 927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.04x = 1,782,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,354.19/1,393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.47

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