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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.80, 1,541.52 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.80, 1,541.52 and 378.54 is: 567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.80 : 1,541.52 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.80/1,541.52 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.80x = 1,541.52 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.80x = 583,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,526.98/1,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.74

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