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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.82, 1,418.56 and 608.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.82, 1,418.56 and 608.27 is: 839.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.82 : 1,418.56 = 608.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.82/1,418.56 = 608.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.82x = 1,418.56 × 608.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.82x = 862,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,867.49/1,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.51

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