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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.54, 1,558.98 and 927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.54, 1,558.98 and 927.54 is: 1,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.54 : 1,558.98 = 927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.54/1,558.98 = 927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.54x = 1,558.98 × 927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.54x = 1,446,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,016.31/1,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.69

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