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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.06, 1,538.37 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.06, 1,538.37 and 376.71 is: 564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.06 : 1,538.37 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.06/1,538.37 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.06x = 1,538.37 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.06x = 579,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,519.36/1,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.80

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