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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.56, 1,417.70 and 634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.56, 1,417.70 and 634.44 is: 875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.56 : 1,417.70 = 634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.56/1,417.70 = 634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.56x = 1,417.70 × 634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.56x = 899,445.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,445.59/1,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.32

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