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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.69, 1,540.74 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.69, 1,540.74 and 369.16 is: 553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.69 : 1,540.74 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.69/1,540.74 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.69x = 1,540.74 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.69x = 568,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,779.58/1,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.45

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