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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.38, 1,418.33 and 691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.38, 1,418.33 and 691.76 is: 955.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.38 : 1,418.33 = 691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.38/1,418.33 = 691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.38x = 1,418.33 × 691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.38x = 981,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,149.24/1,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.00

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