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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.86, 1,541.40 and 597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.86, 1,541.40 and 597.66 is: 896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.86 : 1,541.40 = 597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.86/1,541.40 = 597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.86x = 1,541.40 × 597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.86x = 921,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,233.12/1,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.26

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