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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.71, 1,418.16 and 807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.71, 1,418.16 and 807.18 is: 1,113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.71 : 1,418.16 = 807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.71/1,418.16 = 807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.71x = 1,418.16 × 807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.71x = 1,144,710.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,710.39/1,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.85

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