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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.07, 1,540.59 and 257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.07, 1,540.59 and 257.57 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.07 : 1,540.59 = 257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.07/1,540.59 = 257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.07x = 1,540.59 × 257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.07x = 396,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,809.77/1,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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