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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.46, 1,417.90 and 561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.46, 1,417.90 and 561.70 is: 775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.46 : 1,417.90 = 561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.46/1,417.90 = 561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.46x = 1,417.90 × 561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.46x = 796,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,434.43/1,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.15

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