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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,390.46 and 803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,390.46 and 803.18 is: 1,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,390.46 = 803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,390.46 = 803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,390.46 × 803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 1,116,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,789.12/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.73

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