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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.24, 1,541.01 and 540.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.24, 1,541.01 and 540.33 is: 810.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.24 : 1,541.01 = 540.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.24/1,541.01 = 540.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.24x = 1,541.01 × 540.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.24x = 832,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,643.53/1,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.57

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