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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.18, 1,538.49 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.18, 1,538.49 and 367.65 is: 551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.18 : 1,538.49 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.18/1,538.49 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.18x = 1,538.49 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.18x = 565,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,625.85/1,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.20

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