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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.78, 1,541.68 and 450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.78, 1,541.68 and 450.52 is: 675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.78 : 1,541.68 = 450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.78/1,541.68 = 450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.78x = 1,541.68 × 450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.78x = 694,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,557.67/1,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.78

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