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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.26, 1,543.32 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.26, 1,543.32 and 594.72 is: 893.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.26 : 1,543.32 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.26/1,543.32 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.26x = 1,543.32 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.26x = 917,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,843.27/1,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.49

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