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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.17, 1,541.43 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.17, 1,541.43 and 377.90 is: 567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.17 : 1,541.43 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.17/1,541.43 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.17x = 1,541.43 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.17x = 582,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,511.20/1,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.10

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