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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.26, 1,418.09 and 654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.26, 1,418.09 and 654.74 is: 903.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.26 : 1,418.09 = 654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.26/1,418.09 = 654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.26x = 1,418.09 × 654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.26x = 928,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,480.52/1,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.84

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