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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.45, 1,417.53 and 607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.45, 1,417.53 and 607.93 is: 838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.45 : 1,417.53 = 607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.45/1,417.53 = 607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.45x = 1,417.53 × 607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.45x = 861,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,759.01/1,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.74

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