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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.74, 1,418.06 and 608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.74, 1,418.06 and 608.08 is: 839.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.74 : 1,418.06 = 608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.74/1,418.06 = 608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.74x = 1,418.06 × 608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.74x = 862,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,293.92/1,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.02

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