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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.27, 1,416.55 and 944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.27, 1,416.55 and 944.04 is: 1,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.27 : 1,416.55 = 944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.27/1,416.55 = 944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.27x = 1,416.55 × 944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.27x = 1,337,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,279.86/1,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.78

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