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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.38, 1,538.52 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.38, 1,538.52 and 376.30 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.38 : 1,538.52 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.38/1,538.52 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.38x = 1,538.52 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.38x = 578,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,945.08/1,025.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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