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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.93, 2,269.98 and 927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.93, 2,269.98 and 927.04 is: 1,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.93 : 2,269.98 = 927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.93/2,269.98 = 927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.93x = 2,269.98 × 927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.93x = 2,104,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,370.25/1,644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.31

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