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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.02, 1,540.56 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.02, 1,540.56 and 257.52 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.02 : 1,540.56 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.02/1,540.56 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.02x = 1,540.56 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.02x = 396,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,725.01/1,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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