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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.08, 1,415.97 and 817.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.08, 1,415.97 and 817.92 is: 1,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.08 : 1,415.97 = 817.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.08/1,415.97 = 817.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.08x = 1,415.97 × 817.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.08x = 1,158,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,150.18/1,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.61

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