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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.61, 2,194.29 and 927.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.61, 2,194.29 and 927.07 is: 1,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.61 : 2,194.29 = 927.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.61/2,194.29 = 927.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.61x = 2,194.29 × 927.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.61x = 2,034,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,261.12/1,590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.92

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