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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.04, 1,538.66 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.04, 1,538.66 and 564.12 is: 845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.04 : 1,538.66 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.04/1,538.66 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.04x = 1,538.66 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.04x = 867,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,988.88/1,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.14

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