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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.99, 1,572.27 and 927.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.99, 1,572.27 and 927.49 is: 1,390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.99 : 1,572.27 = 927.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.99/1,572.27 = 927.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.99x = 1,572.27 × 927.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.99x = 1,458,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,260.06/1,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.16

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