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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.18, 1,417.50 and 585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.18, 1,417.50 and 585.09 is: 807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.18 : 1,417.50 = 585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.18/1,417.50 = 585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.18x = 1,417.50 × 585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.18x = 829,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,365.08/1,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.42

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