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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.52, 1,539.87 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.52, 1,539.87 and 377.26 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.52 : 1,539.87 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.52/1,539.87 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.52x = 1,539.87 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.52x = 580,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,931.36/1,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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