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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.50, 1,417.98 and 561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.50, 1,417.98 and 561.78 is: 775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.50 : 1,417.98 = 561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.50/1,417.98 = 561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.50x = 1,417.98 × 561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.50x = 796,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,592.80/1,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.27

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