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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.49, 2,364.62 and 927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.49, 2,364.62 and 927.54 is: 1,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.49 : 2,364.62 = 927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.49/2,364.62 = 927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.49x = 2,364.62 × 927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.49x = 2,193,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,275.00/1,713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.01

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