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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.02, 1,547.67 and 929.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.02, 1,547.67 and 929.55 is: 1,400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.02 : 1,547.67 = 929.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.02/1,547.67 = 929.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.02x = 1,547.67 × 929.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.02x = 1,438,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,636.65/1,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.79

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