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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.06, 1,541.67 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.06, 1,541.67 and 450.34 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.06 : 1,541.67 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.06/1,541.67 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.06x = 1,541.67 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.06x = 694,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,275.67/1,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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