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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.64, 1,541.04 and 434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.64, 1,541.04 and 434.42 is: 651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.64 : 1,541.04 = 434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.64/1,541.04 = 434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.64x = 1,541.04 × 434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.64x = 669,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,450.89/1,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.45

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