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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.99, 1,417.62 and 924.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.99, 1,417.62 and 924.67 is: 1,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.99 : 1,417.62 = 924.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.99/1,417.62 = 924.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.99x = 1,417.62 × 924.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.99x = 1,310,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,830.69/1,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.14

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