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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.33, 2,624.36 and 927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.33, 2,624.36 and 927.38 is: 1,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.33 : 2,624.36 = 927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.33/2,624.36 = 927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.33x = 2,624.36 × 927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.33x = 2,433,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,778.98/1,749.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.26

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