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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.89, 2,329.42 and 927.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.89, 2,329.42 and 927.39 is: 1,392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.89 : 2,329.42 = 927.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.89/2,329.42 = 927.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.89x = 2,329.42 × 927.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.89x = 2,160,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,278.50/1,550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.93

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