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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.46, 2,708.28 and 927.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.46, 2,708.28 and 927.57 is: 1,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.46 : 2,708.28 = 927.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.46/2,708.28 = 927.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.46x = 2,708.28 × 927.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.46x = 2,512,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,119.28/1,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.18

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