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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.69, 1,538.67 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.69, 1,538.67 and 376.88 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.69 : 1,538.67 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.69/1,538.67 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.69x = 1,538.67 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.69x = 579,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,893.95/1,025.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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