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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.28, 1,544.78 and 927.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.28, 1,544.78 and 927.89 is: 1,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.28 : 1,544.78 = 927.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.28/1,544.78 = 927.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.28x = 1,544.78 × 927.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.28x = 1,433,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,373.55/1,025.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.03

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