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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.87, 1,418.27 and 608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.87, 1,418.27 and 608.13 is: 839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.87 : 1,418.27 = 608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.87/1,418.27 = 608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.87x = 1,418.27 × 608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.87x = 862,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,492.54/1,027.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.11

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