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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.56, 1,418.04 and 585.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.56, 1,418.04 and 585.46 is: 807.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.56 : 1,418.04 = 585.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.56/1,418.04 = 585.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.56x = 1,418.04 × 585.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.56x = 830,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,205.70/1,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.94

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