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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.44, 1,539.87 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.44, 1,539.87 and 377.22 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.44 : 1,539.87 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.44/1,539.87 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.44x = 1,539.87 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.44x = 580,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,874.12/1,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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