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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.97, 2,363.91 and 927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.97, 2,363.91 and 927.03 is: 1,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.97 : 2,363.91 = 927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.97/2,363.91 = 927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.97x = 2,363.91 × 927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.97x = 2,191,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,415.49/1,712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.31

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