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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.85, 1,464 and 927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.85, 1,464 and 927.48 is: 1,282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.85 : 1,464 = 927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.85/1,464 = 927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.85x = 1,464 × 927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.85x = 1,357,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,830.72/1,058.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.36

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