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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.88, 2,687.64 and 927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.88, 2,687.64 and 927.28 is: 1,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.88 : 2,687.64 = 927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.88/2,687.64 = 927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.88x = 2,687.64 × 927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.88x = 2,492,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,194.82/1,794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.50

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