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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.82, 2,012.88 and 927.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.82, 2,012.88 and 927.91 is: 1,280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.82 : 2,012.88 = 927.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.82/2,012.88 = 927.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.82x = 2,012.88 × 927.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.82x = 1,867,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,771.48/1,458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.33

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