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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.44, 2,417.22 and 927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.44, 2,417.22 and 927 is: 1,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.44 : 2,417.22 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.44/2,417.22 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.44x = 2,417.22 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.44x = 2,240,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,762.94/1,612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.67

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