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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.69, 1,432.65 and 927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.69, 1,432.65 and 927.34 is: 1,281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.69 : 1,432.65 = 927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.69/1,432.65 = 927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.69x = 1,432.65 × 927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.69x = 1,328,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,553.65/1,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.53

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