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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.10, 1,539.62 and 588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.10, 1,539.62 and 588.20 is: 881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.10 : 1,539.62 = 588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.10/1,539.62 = 588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.10x = 1,539.62 × 588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.10x = 905,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,593.84/1,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.70

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