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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.55, 2,194.90 and 927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.55, 2,194.90 and 927.45 is: 1,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.55 : 2,194.90 = 927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.55/2,194.90 = 927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.55x = 2,194.90 × 927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.55x = 2,035,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,660.01/1,590.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.85

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