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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.76, 1,542.04 and 450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.76, 1,542.04 and 450.64 is: 676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.76 : 1,542.04 = 450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.76/1,542.04 = 450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.76x = 1,542.04 × 450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.76x = 694,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,904.91/1,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.14

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