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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.82, 1,541.32 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.82, 1,541.32 and 595.28 is: 892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.82 : 1,541.32 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.82/1,541.32 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.82x = 1,541.32 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.82x = 917,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,516.97/1,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.68

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