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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.94, 1,538.49 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.94, 1,538.49 and 376.32 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.94 : 1,538.49 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.94/1,538.49 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.94x = 1,538.49 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.94x = 578,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,964.56/1,025.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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