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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.54, 1,539.54 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.54, 1,539.54 and 377.46 is: 566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.54 : 1,539.54 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.54/1,539.54 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.54x = 1,539.54 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.54x = 581,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,114.77/1,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.09

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