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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.49, 1,539.88 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.49, 1,539.88 and 377.17 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.49 : 1,539.88 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.49/1,539.88 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.49x = 1,539.88 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.49x = 580,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,795.34/1,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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