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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.15, 1,417.30 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.15, 1,417.30 and 585.02 is: 807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.15 : 1,417.30 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.15/1,417.30 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.15x = 1,417.30 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.15x = 829,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,150.93/1,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.24

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