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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.33, 1,417.66 and 585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.33, 1,417.66 and 585.34 is: 807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.33 : 1,417.66 = 585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.33/1,417.66 = 585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.33x = 1,417.66 × 585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.33x = 829,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,813.10/1,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.74

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