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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.28, 2,688.56 and 927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.28, 2,688.56 and 927.04 is: 1,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.28 : 2,688.56 = 927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.28/2,688.56 = 927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.28x = 2,688.56 × 927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.28x = 2,492,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,402.66/1,793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.86

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