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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.76, 2,429.94 and 927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.76, 2,429.94 and 927.22 is: 1,391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.76 : 2,429.94 = 927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.76/2,429.94 = 927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.76x = 2,429.94 × 927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.76x = 2,253,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,088.97/1,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.00

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