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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.05, 1,540.80 and 587.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.05, 1,540.80 and 587.85 is: 881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.05 : 1,540.80 = 587.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.05/1,540.80 = 587.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.05x = 1,540.80 × 587.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.05x = 905,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,759.28/1,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.90

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