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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.44, 1,408.68 and 1,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.44, 1,408.68 and 1,008.94 is: 1,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.44 : 1,408.68 = 1,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.44/1,408.68 = 1,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.44x = 1,408.68 × 1,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.44x = 1,421,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,273.60/1,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.32

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