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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.40, 1,543.61 and 927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.40, 1,543.61 and 927.63 is: 1,391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.40 : 1,543.61 = 927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.40/1,543.61 = 927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.40x = 1,543.61 × 927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.40x = 1,431,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,901.26/1,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.01

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