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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.30, 1,417.64 and 585.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.30, 1,417.64 and 585.19 is: 807.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.30 : 1,417.64 = 585.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.30/1,417.64 = 585.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.30x = 1,417.64 × 585.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.30x = 829,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,588.75/1,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.54

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