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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.11, 1,427.07 and 562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.11, 1,427.07 and 562.01 is: 775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.11 : 1,427.07 = 562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.11/1,427.07 = 562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.11x = 1,427.07 × 562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.11x = 802,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,027.61/1,034.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.57

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