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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.48, 2,417.70 and 927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.48, 2,417.70 and 927 is: 1,390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.48 : 2,417.70 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.48/2,417.70 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.48x = 2,417.70 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.48x = 2,241,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,207.90/1,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.78

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