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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.74, 2,212.92 and 927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.74, 2,212.92 and 927.26 is: 1,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.74 : 2,212.92 = 927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.74/2,212.92 = 927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.74x = 2,212.92 × 927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.74x = 2,051,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,952.20/1,476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.51

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