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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.52, 1,418.01 and 585.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.52, 1,418.01 and 585.35 is: 807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.52 : 1,418.01 = 585.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.52/1,418.01 = 585.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.52x = 1,418.01 × 585.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.52x = 830,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,032.15/1,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.80

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