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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.73, 1,418.32 and 585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.73, 1,418.32 and 585.77 is: 808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.73 : 1,418.32 = 585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.73/1,418.32 = 585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.73x = 1,418.32 × 585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.73x = 830,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,800.75/1,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.39

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