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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.19, 1,539.13 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.19, 1,539.13 and 376.77 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.19 : 1,539.13 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.19/1,539.13 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.19x = 1,539.13 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.19x = 579,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,896.13/1,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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