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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.34, 1,417.29 and 654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.34, 1,417.29 and 654.20 is: 902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.34 : 1,417.29 = 654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.34/1,417.29 = 654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.34x = 1,417.29 × 654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.34x = 927,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,191.12/1,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.52

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