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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.68, 1,541.38 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.68, 1,541.38 and 411.74 is: 617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.68 : 1,541.38 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.68/1,541.38 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.68x = 1,541.38 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.68x = 634,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,647.80/1,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.55

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