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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.32, 1,417.71 and 561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.32, 1,417.71 and 561.54 is: 774.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.32 : 1,417.71 = 561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.32/1,417.71 = 561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.32x = 1,417.71 × 561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.32x = 796,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,100.87/1,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.93

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