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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.40, 1,417.23 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.40, 1,417.23 and 634.14 is: 874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.40 : 1,417.23 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.40/1,417.23 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.40x = 1,417.23 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.40x = 898,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,722.23/1,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.76

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