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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.80, 1,417.68 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.80, 1,417.68 and 634.32 is: 874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.80 : 1,417.68 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.80/1,417.68 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.80x = 1,417.68 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.80x = 899,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,262.78/1,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.94

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