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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.48, 1,417.92 and 585.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.48, 1,417.92 and 585.64 is: 808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.48 : 1,417.92 = 585.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.48/1,417.92 = 585.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.48x = 1,417.92 × 585.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.48x = 830,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,383.92/1,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.18

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