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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.08, 1,415.88 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.08, 1,415.88 and 633.42 is: 873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.08 : 1,415.88 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.08/1,415.88 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.08x = 1,415.88 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.08x = 896,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,846.71/1,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.20

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