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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.68, 1,417.59 and 747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.68, 1,417.59 and 747.54 is: 1,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.68 : 1,417.59 = 747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.68/1,417.59 = 747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.68x = 1,417.59 × 747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.68x = 1,059,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,705.23/1,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.16

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