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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.54, 1,414.29 and 929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.54, 1,414.29 and 929.08 is: 1,278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.54 : 1,414.29 = 929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.54/1,414.29 = 929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.54x = 1,414.29 × 929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.54x = 1,313,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,988.55/1,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.77

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