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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.94, 1,541.34 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.94, 1,541.34 and 369.72 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.94 : 1,541.34 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.94/1,541.34 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.94x = 1,541.34 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.94x = 569,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,864.22/1,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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