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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.66, 1,418.20 and 561.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.66, 1,418.20 and 561.91 is: 775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.66 : 1,418.20 = 561.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.66/1,418.20 = 561.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.66x = 1,418.20 × 561.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.66x = 796,900.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,900.76/1,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.45

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