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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.72, 1,464.12 and 927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.72, 1,464.12 and 927.48 is: 1,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.72 : 1,464.12 = 927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.72/1,464.12 = 927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.72x = 1,464.12 × 927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.72x = 1,357,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,942.02/1,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.63

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