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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.94, 2,365.23 and 927.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.94, 2,365.23 and 927.99 is: 1,280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.94 : 2,365.23 = 927.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.94/2,365.23 = 927.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.94x = 2,365.23 × 927.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.94x = 2,194,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,909.79/1,713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.62

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