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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.27, 2,364.31 and 927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.27, 2,364.31 and 927.32 is: 1,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.27 : 2,364.31 = 927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.27/2,364.31 = 927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.27x = 2,364.31 × 927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.27x = 2,192,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,471.95/1,713.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.70

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