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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.81, 1,538.56 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.81, 1,538.56 and 376.39 is: 564.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.81 : 1,538.56 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.81/1,538.56 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.81x = 1,538.56 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.81x = 579,098.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,098.60/1,025.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.53

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