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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.13, 1,541.23 and 506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.13, 1,541.23 and 506.97 is: 760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.13 : 1,541.23 = 506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.13/1,541.23 = 506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.13x = 1,541.23 × 506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.13x = 781,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,356.11/1,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.72

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