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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.08, 1,540.08 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.08, 1,540.08 and 442.08 is: 662.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.08 : 1,540.08 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.08/1,540.08 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.08x = 1,540.08 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.08x = 680,838.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,838.57/1,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.89

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