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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.55, 2,659.85 and 1,131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.55, 2,659.85 and 1,131.03 is: 1,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.55 : 2,659.85 = 1,131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.55/2,659.85 = 1,131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.55x = 2,659.85 × 1,131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.55x = 3,008,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,364.49/1,927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.72

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