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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.02, 2,002.86 and 927.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.02, 2,002.86 and 927.05 is: 1,279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.02 : 2,002.86 = 927.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.02/2,002.86 = 927.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.02x = 2,002.86 × 927.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.02x = 1,856,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,746.36/1,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.62

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