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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.53, 1,418.01 and 561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.53, 1,418.01 and 561.78 is: 775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.53 : 1,418.01 = 561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.53/1,418.01 = 561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.53x = 1,418.01 × 561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.53x = 796,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,609.66/1,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.27

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