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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.08, 1,541.28 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.08, 1,541.28 and 377.80 is: 566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.08 : 1,541.28 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.08/1,541.28 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.08x = 1,541.28 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.08x = 582,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,295.58/1,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.94

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