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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.94, 1,541.88 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.94, 1,541.88 and 411.48 is: 617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.94 : 1,541.88 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.94/1,541.88 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.94x = 1,541.88 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.94x = 634,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,452.78/1,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.21

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