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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.53, 1,540.37 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.53, 1,540.37 and 377.81 is: 566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.53 : 1,540.37 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.53/1,540.37 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.53x = 1,540.37 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.53x = 581,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,967.19/1,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.37

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