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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.53, 1,541.25 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.53, 1,541.25 and 411.51 is: 617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.53 : 1,541.25 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.53/1,541.25 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.53x = 1,541.25 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.53x = 634,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,239.79/1,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.25

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