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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.51, 1,541.88 and 411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.51, 1,541.88 and 411.13 is: 616.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.51 : 1,541.88 = 411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.51/1,541.88 = 411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.51x = 1,541.88 × 411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.51x = 633,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,913.12/1,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.94

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