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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.23, 1,541.26 and 369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.23, 1,541.26 and 369.19 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.23 : 1,541.26 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.23/1,541.26 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.23x = 1,541.26 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.23x = 569,020.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,020.17/1,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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