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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.51, 1,541.33 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.51, 1,541.33 and 369.52 is: 554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.51 : 1,541.33 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.51/1,541.33 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.51x = 1,541.33 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.51x = 569,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,552.26/1,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.30

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