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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.84, 2,562.20 and 927.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.84, 2,562.20 and 927.51 is: 1,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.84 : 2,562.20 = 927.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.84/2,562.20 = 927.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.84x = 2,562.20 × 927.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.84x = 2,376,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,461.48/1,707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.50

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