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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.42, 1,927.32 and 924.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.42, 1,927.32 and 924.34 is: 1,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.42 : 1,927.32 = 924.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.42/1,927.32 = 924.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.42x = 1,927.32 × 924.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.42x = 1,781,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,498.97/1,396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.76

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