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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.84, 1,540.80 and 411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.84, 1,540.80 and 411.20 is: 616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.84 : 1,540.80 = 411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.84/1,540.80 = 411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.84x = 1,540.80 × 411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.84x = 633,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,576.96/1,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.42

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