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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.85, 1,418.40 and 585.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.85, 1,418.40 and 585.86 is: 808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.85 : 1,418.40 = 585.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.85/1,418.40 = 585.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.85x = 1,418.40 × 585.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.85x = 830,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,983.82/1,027.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.47

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