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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.29, 1,540.32 and 411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.29, 1,540.32 and 411.09 is: 616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.29 : 1,540.32 = 411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.29/1,540.32 = 411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.29x = 1,540.32 × 411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.29x = 633,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,210.15/1,027.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.39

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