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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.70, 1,321.46 and 927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.70, 1,321.46 and 927.41 is: 1,286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.70 : 1,321.46 = 927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.70/1,321.46 = 927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.70x = 1,321.46 × 927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.70x = 1,225,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,533.89/952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.38

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