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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.21, 1,540.78 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.21, 1,540.78 and 450.09 is: 675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.21 : 1,540.78 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.21/1,540.78 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.21x = 1,540.78 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.21x = 693,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,489.67/1,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.12

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