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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.79, 1,565.56 and 927.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.79, 1,565.56 and 927.89 is: 1,390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.79 : 1,565.56 = 927.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.79/1,565.56 = 927.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.79x = 1,565.56 × 927.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.79x = 1,452,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,667.47/1,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.39

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