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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.52, 1,417.39 and 634.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.52, 1,417.39 and 634.27 is: 874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.52 : 1,417.39 = 634.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.52/1,417.39 = 634.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.52x = 1,417.39 × 634.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.52x = 899,007.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,007.96/1,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.93

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