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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.68, 1,539.61 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.68, 1,539.61 and 377.26 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.68 : 1,539.61 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.68/1,539.61 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.68x = 1,539.61 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.68x = 580,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,828.48/1,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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