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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.41, 2,364.50 and 927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.41, 2,364.50 and 927.45 is: 1,279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.41 : 2,364.50 = 927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.41/2,364.50 = 927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.41x = 2,364.50 × 927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.41x = 2,192,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,950.89/1,713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.88

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