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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.69, 1,542.06 and 565.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.69, 1,542.06 and 565.83 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.69 : 1,542.06 = 565.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.69/1,542.06 = 565.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.69x = 1,542.06 × 565.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.69x = 872,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,543.81/1,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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