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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.08, 2,559.96 and 927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.08, 2,559.96 and 927.63 is: 1,391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.08 : 2,559.96 = 927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.08/2,559.96 = 927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.08x = 2,559.96 × 927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.08x = 2,374,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,695.69/1,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.09

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