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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.56, 1,418.15 and 585.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.56, 1,418.15 and 585.53 is: 808.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.56 : 1,418.15 = 585.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.56/1,418.15 = 585.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.56x = 1,418.15 × 585.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.56x = 830,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,369.06/1,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.09

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