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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.48, 1,404.36 and 927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.48, 1,404.36 and 927 is: 1,283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.48 : 1,404.36 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.48/1,404.36 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.48x = 1,404.36 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.48x = 1,301,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,841.72/1,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.26

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