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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.14, 1,539.90 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.14, 1,539.90 and 450.42 is: 675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.14 : 1,539.90 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.14/1,539.90 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.14x = 1,539.90 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.14x = 693,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,601.76/1,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.27

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