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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.78, 2,364.99 and 927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.78, 2,364.99 and 927.82 is: 1,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.78 : 2,364.99 = 927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.78/2,364.99 = 927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.78x = 2,364.99 × 927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.78x = 2,194,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,285.02/1,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.38

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