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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.04, 2,279.64 and 927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.04, 2,279.64 and 927.45 is: 1,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.04 : 2,279.64 = 927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.04/2,279.64 = 927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.04x = 2,279.64 × 927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.04x = 2,114,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,255.60/1,522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.09

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