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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.04, 1,538.43 and 927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.04, 1,538.43 and 927.27 is: 1,383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.04 : 1,538.43 = 927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.04/1,538.43 = 927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.04x = 1,538.43 × 927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.04x = 1,426,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,539.99/1,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.59

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