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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.36, 1,417.80 and 561.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.36, 1,417.80 and 561.64 is: 775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.36 : 1,417.80 = 561.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.36/1,417.80 = 561.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.36x = 1,417.80 × 561.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.36x = 796,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,293.19/1,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.09

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