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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.73, 1,348.19 and 927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.73, 1,348.19 and 927.14 is: 1,279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.73 : 1,348.19 = 927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.73/1,348.19 = 927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.73x = 1,348.19 × 927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.73x = 1,249,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,949.50/976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.74

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