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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.48, 2,194.86 and 927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.48, 2,194.86 and 927.54 is: 1,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.48 : 2,194.86 = 927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.48/2,194.86 = 927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.48x = 2,194.86 × 927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.48x = 2,035,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,820.44/1,590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.00

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