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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.46, 2,194.97 and 927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.46, 2,194.97 and 927.38 is: 1,279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.46 : 2,194.97 = 927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.46/2,194.97 = 927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.46x = 2,194.97 × 927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.46x = 2,035,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,562.62/1,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.86

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