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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.96, 2,559.96 and 927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.96, 2,559.96 and 927.36 is: 1,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.96 : 2,559.96 = 927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.96/2,559.96 = 927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.96x = 2,559.96 × 927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.96x = 2,374,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,004.51/1,707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.96

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