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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.20, 1,540.35 and 410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.20, 1,540.35 and 410.70 is: 615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.20 : 1,540.35 = 410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.20/1,540.35 = 410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.20x = 1,540.35 × 410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.20x = 632,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,621.75/1,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.87

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