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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.92, 1,418.59 and 608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.92, 1,418.59 and 608.52 is: 839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.92 : 1,418.59 = 608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.92/1,418.59 = 608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.92x = 1,418.59 × 608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.92x = 863,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,230.25/1,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.78

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