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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.37, 2,326.36 and 927.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.37, 2,326.36 and 927.93 is: 1,390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.37 : 2,326.36 = 927.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.37/2,326.36 = 927.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.37x = 2,326.36 × 927.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.37x = 2,158,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,699.23/1,552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.58

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