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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.86, 1,541.49 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.86, 1,541.49 and 403.05 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.86 : 1,541.49 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.86/1,541.49 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.86x = 1,541.49 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.86x = 621,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,297.54/1,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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