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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.27, 1,471.97 and 927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.27, 1,471.97 and 927.45 is: 1,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.27 : 1,471.97 = 927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.27/1,471.97 = 927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.27x = 1,471.97 × 927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.27x = 1,365,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,180.90/1,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.74

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