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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.92, 1,418.30 and 585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.92, 1,418.30 and 585.66 is: 808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.92 : 1,418.30 = 585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.92/1,418.30 = 585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.92x = 1,418.30 × 585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.92x = 830,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,641.58/1,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.08

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