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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.44, 1,539.64 and 539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.44, 1,539.64 and 539.01 is: 807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.44 : 1,539.64 = 539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.44/1,539.64 = 539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.44x = 1,539.64 × 539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.44x = 829,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,882.03/1,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.72

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