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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.70, 2,314.20 and 927.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.70, 2,314.20 and 927.65 is: 1,390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.70 : 2,314.20 = 927.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.70/2,314.20 = 927.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.70x = 2,314.20 × 927.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.70x = 2,146,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,767.63/1,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.66

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