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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.49, 1,540.41 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.49, 1,540.41 and 377.23 is: 566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.49 : 1,540.41 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.49/1,540.41 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.49x = 1,540.41 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.49x = 581,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,088.86/1,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.09

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