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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.27, 1,540.88 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.27, 1,540.88 and 410.79 is: 616.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.27 : 1,540.88 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.27/1,540.88 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.27x = 1,540.88 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.27x = 632,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,978.10/1,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.18

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