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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.32, 1,541.01 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.32, 1,541.01 and 450.18 is: 675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.32 : 1,541.01 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.32/1,541.01 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.32x = 1,541.01 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.32x = 693,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,731.88/1,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.28

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