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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.46, 1,538.33 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.46, 1,538.33 and 376.57 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.46 : 1,538.33 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.46/1,538.33 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.46x = 1,538.33 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.46x = 579,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,288.93/1,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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