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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026, 1,539.12 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026, 1,539.12 and 376.80 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026 : 1,539.12 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026/1,539.12 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026x = 1,539.12 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026x = 579,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,940.42/1,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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