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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.20, 1,539.84 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.20, 1,539.84 and 377.76 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.20 : 1,539.84 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.20/1,539.84 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.20x = 1,539.84 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.20x = 581,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,689.96/1,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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