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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.37, 1,539.70 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.37, 1,539.70 and 377.05 is: 565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.37 : 1,539.70 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.37/1,539.70 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.37x = 1,539.70 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.37x = 580,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,546.99/1,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.63

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