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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008, 1,515.66 and 927.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008, 1,515.66 and 927.78 is: 1,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008 : 1,515.66 = 927.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008/1,515.66 = 927.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008x = 1,515.66 × 927.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008x = 1,406,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,199.03/1,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.04

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