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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.28, 1,417.10 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.28, 1,417.10 and 654.08 is: 902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.28 : 1,417.10 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.28/1,417.10 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.28x = 1,417.10 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.28x = 926,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,886.41/1,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.27

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