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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.34, 1,542.05 and 910.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.34, 1,542.05 and 910.96 is: 1,367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.34 : 1,542.05 = 910.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.34/1,542.05 = 910.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.34x = 1,542.05 × 910.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.34x = 1,404,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,744.29/1,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.36

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