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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.78, 1,541.40 and 378.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.78, 1,541.40 and 378.97 is: 568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.78 : 1,541.40 = 378.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.78/1,541.40 = 378.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.78x = 1,541.40 × 378.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.78x = 584,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,144.36/1,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.36

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