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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.08, 1,541.13 and 540.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.08, 1,541.13 and 540.47 is: 810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.08 : 1,541.13 = 540.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.08/1,541.13 = 540.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.08x = 1,541.13 × 540.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.08x = 832,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,936.36/1,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.98

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