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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.06, 1,540.65 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.06, 1,540.65 and 377.57 is: 566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.06 : 1,540.65 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.06/1,540.65 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.06x = 1,540.65 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.06x = 581,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,703.22/1,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.38

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