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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.22, 1,541.19 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.22, 1,541.19 and 378.02 is: 567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.22 : 1,541.19 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.22/1,541.19 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.22x = 1,541.19 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.22x = 582,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,600.64/1,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.16

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