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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.92, 1,542.45 and 450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.92, 1,542.45 and 450.78 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.92 : 1,542.45 = 450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.92/1,542.45 = 450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.92x = 1,542.45 × 450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.92x = 695,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,305.61/1,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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