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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.24, 1,964.49 and 927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.24, 1,964.49 and 927.30 is: 1,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.24 : 1,964.49 = 927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.24/1,964.49 = 927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.24x = 1,964.49 × 927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.24x = 1,821,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,671.58/1,424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.05

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