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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.68, 1,539.28 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.68, 1,539.28 and 593.76 is: 889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.68 : 1,539.28 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.68/1,539.28 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.68x = 1,539.28 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.68x = 913,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,962.89/1,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.35

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