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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.46, 1,538.38 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.46, 1,538.38 and 376.16 is: 564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.46 : 1,538.38 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.46/1,538.38 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.46x = 1,538.38 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.46x = 578,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,677.02/1,025.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.31

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