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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.45, 2,194.36 and 927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.45, 2,194.36 and 927.17 is: 1,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.45 : 2,194.36 = 927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.45/2,194.36 = 927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.45x = 2,194.36 × 927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.45x = 2,034,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,544.76/1,590.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.23

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