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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.43, 1,416.35 and 817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.43, 1,416.35 and 817.68 is: 1,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.43 : 1,416.35 = 817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.43/1,416.35 = 817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.43x = 1,416.35 × 817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.43x = 1,158,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,116.98/1,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.20

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