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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.57, 1,418.31 and 691.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.57, 1,418.31 and 691.53 is: 954.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.57 : 1,418.31 = 691.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.57/1,418.31 = 691.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.57x = 1,418.31 × 691.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.57x = 980,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,803.91/1,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.49

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