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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.15, 1,539.08 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.15, 1,539.08 and 376.74 is: 565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.15 : 1,539.08 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.15/1,539.08 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.15x = 1,539.08 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.15x = 579,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,831.12/1,026.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.05

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