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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.58, 1,418.06 and 561.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.58, 1,418.06 and 561.82 is: 775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.58 : 1,418.06 = 561.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.58/1,418.06 = 561.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.58x = 1,418.06 × 561.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.58x = 796,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,694.47/1,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.31

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