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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.99, 1,541.70 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.99, 1,541.70 and 450.27 is: 675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.99 : 1,541.70 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.99/1,541.70 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.99x = 1,541.70 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.99x = 694,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,181.26/1,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.94

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