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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.87, 2,365.13 and 927.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.87, 2,365.13 and 927.91 is: 1,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.87 : 2,365.13 = 927.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.87/2,365.13 = 927.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.87x = 2,365.13 × 927.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.87x = 2,194,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,627.78/1,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.51

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