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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.19, 1,539.42 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.19, 1,539.42 and 377.38 is: 566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.19 : 1,539.42 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.19/1,539.42 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.19x = 1,539.42 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.19x = 580,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,946.32/1,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.12

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