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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.65, 1,540.04 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.65, 1,540.04 and 377.84 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.65 : 1,540.04 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.65/1,540.04 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.65x = 1,540.04 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.65x = 581,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,879.12/1,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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