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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.79, 2,547.24 and 927.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.79, 2,547.24 and 927.75 is: 1,391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.79 : 2,547.24 = 927.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.79/2,547.24 = 927.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.79x = 2,547.24 × 927.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.79x = 2,363,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,201.91/1,697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.93

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