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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.74, 2,053.49 and 927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.74, 2,053.49 and 927.88 is: 1,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.74 : 2,053.49 = 927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.74/2,053.49 = 927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.74x = 2,053.49 × 927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.74x = 1,905,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,377.39/1,487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.72

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