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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.55, 1,540.35 and 855.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.55, 1,540.35 and 855.63 is: 1,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.55 : 1,540.35 = 855.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.55/1,540.35 = 855.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.55x = 1,540.35 × 855.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.55x = 1,317,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,969.67/1,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.63

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