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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.14, 2,002.39 and 927.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.14, 2,002.39 and 927.07 is: 1,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.14 : 2,002.39 = 927.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.14/2,002.39 = 927.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.14x = 2,002.39 × 927.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.14x = 1,856,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,355.70/1,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.24

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