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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.52, 1,279.70 and 810.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.52, 1,279.70 and 810.68 is: 1,118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.52 : 1,279.70 = 810.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.52/1,279.70 = 810.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.52x = 1,279.70 × 810.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.52x = 1,037,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,419.78/927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.49

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