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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.93, 1,538.48 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.93, 1,538.48 and 376.31 is: 564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.93 : 1,538.48 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.93/1,538.48 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.93x = 1,538.48 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.93x = 578,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,935.83/1,025.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.31

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