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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.30, 1,540.80 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.30, 1,540.80 and 377.54 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.30 : 1,540.80 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.30/1,540.80 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.30x = 1,540.80 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.30x = 581,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,713.63/1,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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