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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.56, 1,931.48 and 927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.56, 1,931.48 and 927.15 is: 1,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.56 : 1,931.48 = 927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.56/1,931.48 = 927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.56x = 1,931.48 × 927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.56x = 1,790,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,771.68/1,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.52

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