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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.98, 1,541.96 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.98, 1,541.96 and 258.48 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.98 : 1,541.96 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.98/1,541.96 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.98x = 1,541.96 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.98x = 398,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,564.53/1,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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