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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.28, 2,003.22 and 927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.28, 2,003.22 and 927.22 is: 1,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.28 : 2,003.22 = 927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.28/2,003.22 = 927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.28x = 2,003.22 × 927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.28x = 1,857,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,425.65/1,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.85

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