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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.08, 1,540.02 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.08, 1,540.02 and 410.40 is: 615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.08 : 1,540.02 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.08/1,540.02 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.08x = 1,540.02 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.08x = 632,024.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,024.21/1,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.36

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