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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.29, 1,417.15 and 643.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.29, 1,417.15 and 643.95 is: 888.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.29 : 1,417.15 = 643.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.29/1,417.15 = 643.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.29x = 1,417.15 × 643.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.29x = 912,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,571.82/1,027.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.33

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