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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.84, 1,400.79 and 927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.84, 1,400.79 and 927.28 is: 1,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.84 : 1,400.79 = 927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.84/1,400.79 = 927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.84x = 1,400.79 × 927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.84x = 1,298,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,929.78/1,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.42

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