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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.75, 1,418.51 and 654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.75, 1,418.51 and 654.64 is: 903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.75 : 1,418.51 = 654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.75/1,418.51 = 654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.75x = 1,418.51 × 654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.75x = 928,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,616.80/1,027.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.55

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