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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.91, 2,138.83 and 932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.91, 2,138.83 and 932.56 is: 1,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.91 : 2,138.83 = 932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.91/2,138.83 = 932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.91x = 2,138.83 × 932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.91x = 1,994,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,587.30/1,427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.86

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