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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.29, 2,364.34 and 927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.29, 2,364.34 and 927.34 is: 1,279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.29 : 2,364.34 = 927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.29/2,364.34 = 927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.29x = 2,364.34 × 927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.29x = 2,192,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,537.24/1,713.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.72

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