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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.34, 2,215.85 and 927.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.34, 2,215.85 and 927.89 is: 1,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.34 : 2,215.85 = 927.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.34/2,215.85 = 927.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.34x = 2,215.85 × 927.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.34x = 2,056,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,049.34/1,477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.73

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