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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.18, 1,966.43 and 927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.18, 1,966.43 and 927.10 is: 1,280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.18 : 1,966.43 = 927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.18/1,966.43 = 927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.18x = 1,966.43 × 927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.18x = 1,823,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,065.75/1,424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.08

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