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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.23, 1,540.17 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.23, 1,540.17 and 359.88 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.23 : 1,540.17 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.23/1,540.17 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.23x = 1,540.17 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.23x = 554,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,276.38/1,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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