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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.42, 1,538.13 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.42, 1,538.13 and 376.20 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.42 : 1,538.13 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.42/1,538.13 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.42x = 1,538.13 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.42x = 578,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,644.51/1,025.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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