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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.39, 1,541.24 and 378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.39, 1,541.24 and 378.08 is: 567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.39 : 1,541.24 = 378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.39/1,541.24 = 378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.39x = 1,541.24 × 378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.39x = 582,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,702.42/1,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.17

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