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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.22, 1,540.56 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.22, 1,540.56 and 377.60 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.22 : 1,540.56 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.22/1,540.56 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.22x = 1,540.56 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.22x = 581,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,715.46/1,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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