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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.01, 1,417.23 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.01, 1,417.23 and 561.26 is: 774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.01 : 1,417.23 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.01/1,417.23 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.01x = 1,417.23 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.01x = 795,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,438.05/1,027.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.52

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