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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.68, 1,418.26 and 608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.68, 1,418.26 and 608.28 is: 839.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.68 : 1,418.26 = 608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.68/1,418.26 = 608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.68x = 1,418.26 × 608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.68x = 862,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,699.19/1,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.46

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