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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.76, 1,418.18 and 654.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.76, 1,418.18 and 654.58 is: 903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.76 : 1,418.18 = 654.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.76/1,418.18 = 654.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.76x = 1,418.18 × 654.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.76x = 928,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,310.76/1,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.24

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