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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.36, 1,538.28 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.36, 1,538.28 and 376.32 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.36 : 1,538.28 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.36/1,538.28 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.36x = 1,538.28 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.36x = 578,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,885.53/1,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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