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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.56, 1,541.45 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.56, 1,541.45 and 403.20 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.56 : 1,541.45 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.56/1,541.45 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.56x = 1,541.45 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.56x = 621,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,502.92/1,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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