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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.07, 1,417.38 and 561.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.07, 1,417.38 and 561.31 is: 774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.07 : 1,417.38 = 561.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.07/1,417.38 = 561.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.07x = 1,417.38 × 561.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.07x = 795,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,586.76/1,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.62

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