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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.83, 1,417.61 and 909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.83, 1,417.61 and 909.93 is: 1,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.83 : 1,417.61 = 909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.83/1,417.61 = 909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.83x = 1,417.61 × 909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.83x = 1,289,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,921.32/1,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.99

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