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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.06, 1,539.15 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.06, 1,539.15 and 376.57 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.06 : 1,539.15 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.06/1,539.15 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.06x = 1,539.15 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.06x = 579,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,597.72/1,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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