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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.12, 2,194.62 and 927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.12, 2,194.62 and 927.36 is: 1,279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.12 : 2,194.62 = 927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.12/2,194.62 = 927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.12x = 2,194.62 × 927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.12x = 2,035,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,202.80/1,590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.91

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