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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.94, 1,456.38 and 927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.94, 1,456.38 and 927.72 is: 1,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.94 : 1,456.38 = 927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.94/1,456.38 = 927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.94x = 1,456.38 × 927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.94x = 1,351,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,112.85/1,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.91

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