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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.43, 2,433.08 and 927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.43, 2,433.08 and 927.88 is: 1,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.43 : 2,433.08 = 927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.43/2,433.08 = 927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.43x = 2,433.08 × 927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.43x = 2,257,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,601.63/1,620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.21

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