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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424, 1,963.77 and 927.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424, 1,963.77 and 927.02 is: 1,278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424 : 1,963.77 = 927.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424/1,963.77 = 927.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424x = 1,963.77 × 927.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424x = 1,820,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,454.07/1,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.41

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