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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.99, 1,418.69 and 635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.99, 1,418.69 and 635.02 is: 876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.99 : 1,418.69 = 635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.99/1,418.69 = 635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.99x = 1,418.69 × 635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.99x = 900,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,896.52/1,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.37

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