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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.33, 1,417.73 and 561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.33, 1,417.73 and 561.58 is: 774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.33 : 1,417.73 = 561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.33/1,417.73 = 561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.33x = 1,417.73 × 561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.33x = 796,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,168.81/1,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.99

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