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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.27, 1,417.06 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.27, 1,417.06 and 634.02 is: 874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.27 : 1,417.06 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.27/1,417.06 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.27x = 1,417.06 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.27x = 898,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,444.38/1,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.59

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