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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.56, 1,537.62 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.56, 1,537.62 and 376.21 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.56 : 1,537.62 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.56/1,537.62 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.56x = 1,537.62 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.56x = 578,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,468.02/1,025.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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