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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.71, 2,051.73 and 927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.71, 2,051.73 and 927.18 is: 1,279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.71 : 2,051.73 = 927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.71/2,051.73 = 927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.71x = 2,051.73 × 927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.71x = 1,902,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,323.02/1,486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.55

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