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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.52, 1,418 and 585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.52, 1,418 and 585.41 is: 807.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.52 : 1,418 = 585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.52/1,418 = 585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.52x = 1,418 × 585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.52x = 830,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,111.38/1,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.88

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