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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.31, 2,655.68 and 1,127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.31, 2,655.68 and 1,127.65 is: 1,556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.31 : 2,655.68 = 1,127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.31/2,655.68 = 1,127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.31x = 2,655.68 × 1,127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.31x = 2,994,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,677.55/1,924.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.23

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