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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.40, 1,417.72 and 607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.40, 1,417.72 and 607.72 is: 838.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.40 : 1,417.72 = 607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.40/1,417.72 = 607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.40x = 1,417.72 × 607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.40x = 861,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,576.80/1,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.60

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