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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.57, 1,418.06 and 585.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.57, 1,418.06 and 585.47 is: 807.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.57 : 1,418.06 = 585.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.57/1,418.06 = 585.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.57x = 1,418.06 × 585.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.57x = 830,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,231.59/1,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.96

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