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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.60, 1,541.46 and 370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.60, 1,541.46 and 370.02 is: 555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.60 : 1,541.46 = 370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.60/1,541.46 = 370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.60x = 1,541.46 × 370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.60x = 570,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,371.03/1,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.05

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