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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.55, 1,417.70 and 607.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.55, 1,417.70 and 607.94 is: 838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.55 : 1,417.70 = 607.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.55/1,417.70 = 607.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.55x = 1,417.70 × 607.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.55x = 861,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,876.54/1,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.77

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