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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.55, 1,541.45 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.55, 1,541.45 and 411.32 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.55 : 1,541.45 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.55/1,541.45 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.55x = 1,541.45 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.55x = 634,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,022.54/1,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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