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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.73, 1,540.22 and 662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.73, 1,540.22 and 662.33 is: 992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.73 : 1,540.22 = 662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.73/1,540.22 = 662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.73x = 1,540.22 × 662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.73x = 1,020,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,130.60/1,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.61

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