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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.52, 1,538.84 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.52, 1,538.84 and 377.08 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.52 : 1,538.84 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.52/1,538.84 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.52x = 1,538.84 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.52x = 580,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,265.79/1,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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