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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.86, 1,418.36 and 635.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.86, 1,418.36 and 635.01 is: 876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.86 : 1,418.36 = 635.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.86/1,418.36 = 635.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.86x = 1,418.36 × 635.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.86x = 900,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,669.61/1,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.26

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