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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.51, 1,418.13 and 585.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.51, 1,418.13 and 585.55 is: 808.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.51 : 1,418.13 = 585.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.51/1,418.13 = 585.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.51x = 1,418.13 × 585.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.51x = 830,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,393.43/1,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.16

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