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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.58, 1,418.18 and 585.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.58, 1,418.18 and 585.47 is: 808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.58 : 1,418.18 = 585.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.58/1,418.18 = 585.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.58x = 1,418.18 × 585.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.58x = 830,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,306.85/1,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.03

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