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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.91, 2,004.09 and 927.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.91, 2,004.09 and 927.95 is: 1,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.91 : 2,004.09 = 927.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.91/2,004.09 = 927.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.91x = 2,004.09 × 927.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.91x = 1,859,685.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,685.30/1,451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.85

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