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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.60, 1,418.03 and 585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.60, 1,418.03 and 585.44 is: 807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.60 : 1,418.03 = 585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.60/1,418.03 = 585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.60x = 1,418.03 × 585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.60x = 830,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,171.48/1,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.87

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