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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.34, 1,541.02 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.34, 1,541.02 and 257.84 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.34 : 1,541.02 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.34/1,541.02 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.34x = 1,541.02 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.34x = 397,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,336.60/1,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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