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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.97, 1,392.63 and 747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.97, 1,392.63 and 747.54 is: 1,121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.97 : 1,392.63 = 747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.97/1,392.63 = 747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.97x = 1,392.63 × 747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.97x = 1,041,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,048.03/927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.86

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