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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.18, 1,417.54 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.18, 1,417.54 and 596.08 is: 822.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.18 : 1,417.54 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.18/1,417.54 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.18x = 1,417.54 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.18x = 844,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,967.24/1,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.61

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