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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.22, 1,966.13 and 927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.22, 1,966.13 and 927.68 is: 1,279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.22 : 1,966.13 = 927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.22/1,966.13 = 927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.22x = 1,966.13 × 927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.22x = 1,823,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,925.01/1,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.75

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