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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.60, 1,417.93 and 585.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.60, 1,417.93 and 585.45 is: 807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.60 : 1,417.93 = 585.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.60/1,417.93 = 585.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.60x = 1,417.93 × 585.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.60x = 830,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,127.12/1,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.83

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