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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.81, 1,541.85 and 540.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.81, 1,541.85 and 540.89 is: 811.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.81 : 1,541.85 = 540.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.81/1,541.85 = 540.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.81x = 1,541.85 × 540.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.81x = 833,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,971.25/1,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.41

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