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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.30, 1,538.04 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.30, 1,538.04 and 376.04 is: 564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.30 : 1,538.04 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.30/1,538.04 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.30x = 1,538.04 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.30x = 578,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,364.56/1,025.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.09

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