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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.19, 1,540.92 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.19, 1,540.92 and 378.38 is: 567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.19 : 1,540.92 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.19/1,540.92 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.19x = 1,540.92 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.19x = 583,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,053.31/1,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.62

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