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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.33, 1,534.44 and 929.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.33, 1,534.44 and 929.68 is: 1,388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.33 : 1,534.44 = 929.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.33/1,534.44 = 929.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.33x = 1,534.44 × 929.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.33x = 1,426,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,533.53/1,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.58

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