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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.88, 1,418.27 and 585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.88, 1,418.27 and 585.77 is: 808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.88 : 1,418.27 = 585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.88/1,418.27 = 585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.88x = 1,418.27 × 585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.88x = 830,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,780.02/1,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.25

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