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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.00, 1,539.80 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.00, 1,539.80 and 376.92 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.00 : 1,539.80 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.00/1,539.80 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.00x = 1,539.80 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.00x = 580,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,373.72/1,026.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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