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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.64, 1,418.12 and 561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.64, 1,418.12 and 561.90 is: 775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.64 : 1,418.12 = 561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.64/1,418.12 = 561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.64x = 1,418.12 × 561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.64x = 796,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,841.63/1,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.41

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