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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.44, 1,538.46 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.44, 1,538.46 and 376.68 is: 564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.44 : 1,538.46 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.44/1,538.46 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.44x = 1,538.46 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.44x = 579,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,507.11/1,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.58

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