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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.69, 1,539.09 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.69, 1,539.09 and 377.34 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.69 : 1,539.09 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.69/1,539.09 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.69x = 1,539.09 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.69x = 580,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,760.22/1,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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