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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.72, 1,418.27 and 608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.72, 1,418.27 and 608.06 is: 839.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.72 : 1,418.27 = 608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.72/1,418.27 = 608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.72x = 1,418.27 × 608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.72x = 862,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,399.03/1,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.14

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