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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.19, 2,364.21 and 927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.19, 2,364.21 and 927.24 is: 1,279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.19 : 2,364.21 = 927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.19/2,364.21 = 927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.19x = 2,364.21 × 927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.19x = 2,192,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,173.62/1,713.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.59

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