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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.30, 1,539.30 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.30, 1,539.30 and 376.54 is: 564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.30 : 1,539.30 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.30/1,539.30 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.30x = 1,539.30 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.30x = 579,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,608.02/1,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.75

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