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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.72, 2,559.29 and 927.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.72, 2,559.29 and 927.79 is: 1,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.72 : 2,559.29 = 927.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.72/2,559.29 = 927.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.72x = 2,559.29 × 927.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.72x = 2,374,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,466.23/1,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.80

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