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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.57, 2,364.72 and 927.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.57, 2,364.72 and 927.61 is: 1,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.57 : 2,364.72 = 927.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.57/2,364.72 = 927.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.57x = 2,364.72 × 927.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.57x = 2,193,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,537.92/1,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.10

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