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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.92, 1,542.16 and 514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.92, 1,542.16 and 514.56 is: 771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.92 : 1,542.16 = 514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.92/1,542.16 = 514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.92x = 1,542.16 × 514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.92x = 793,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,533.85/1,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.98

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