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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.28, 1,568.21 and 927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.28, 1,568.21 and 927.41 is: 1,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.28 : 1,568.21 = 927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.28/1,568.21 = 927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.28x = 1,568.21 × 927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.28x = 1,454,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,361.16/1,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.69

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