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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.64, 1,538.16 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.64, 1,538.16 and 376.96 is: 564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.64 : 1,538.16 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.64/1,538.16 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.64x = 1,538.16 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.64x = 579,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,824.79/1,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.78

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