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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.40, 1,541.70 and 378.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.40, 1,541.70 and 378.59 is: 568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.40 : 1,541.70 = 378.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.40/1,541.70 = 378.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.40x = 1,541.70 × 378.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.40x = 583,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,664.49/1,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.10

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