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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.11, 1,417.31 and 585.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.11, 1,417.31 and 585.00 is: 807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.11 : 1,417.31 = 585.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.11/1,417.31 = 585.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.11x = 1,417.31 × 585.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.11x = 829,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,119.26/1,027.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.24

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