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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.29, 1,417.32 and 634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.29, 1,417.32 and 634.26 is: 875.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.29 : 1,417.32 = 634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.29/1,417.32 = 634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.29x = 1,417.32 × 634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.29x = 898,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,949.38/1,027.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.07

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