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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.97, 2,195.42 and 927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.97, 2,195.42 and 927.74 is: 1,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.97 : 2,195.42 = 927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.97/2,195.42 = 927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.97x = 2,195.42 × 927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.97x = 2,036,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,778.95/1,590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.21

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