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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.19, 1,539.41 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.19, 1,539.41 and 377.30 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.19 : 1,539.41 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.19/1,539.41 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.19x = 1,539.41 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.19x = 580,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,809.81/1,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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