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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.50, 1,417.95 and 613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.50, 1,417.95 and 613.50 is: 846.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.50 : 1,417.95 = 613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.50/1,417.95 = 613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.50x = 1,417.95 × 613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.50x = 869,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,912.33/1,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.63

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