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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.89, 1,418.52 and 585.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.89, 1,418.52 and 585.81 is: 808.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.89 : 1,418.52 = 585.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.89/1,418.52 = 585.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.89x = 1,418.52 × 585.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.89x = 830,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,983.20/1,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.44

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