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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.39, 2,087.33 and 923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.39, 2,087.33 and 923.27 is: 1,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.39 : 2,087.33 = 923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.39/2,087.33 = 923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.39x = 2,087.33 × 923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.39x = 1,927,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,169.17/1,512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.25

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