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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.07, 1,540.82 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.07, 1,540.82 and 377.81 is: 566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.07 : 1,540.82 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.07/1,540.82 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.07x = 1,540.82 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.07x = 582,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,135.32/1,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.79

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