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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.86, 1,538.63 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.86, 1,538.63 and 376.44 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.86 : 1,538.63 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.86/1,538.63 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.86x = 1,538.63 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.86x = 579,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,201.88/1,025.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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