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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.81, 1,540.59 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.81, 1,540.59 and 411.34 is: 616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.81 : 1,540.59 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.81/1,540.59 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.81x = 1,540.59 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.81x = 633,706.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,706.29/1,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.56

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