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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.70, 1,539.89 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.70, 1,539.89 and 368.47 is: 552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.70 : 1,539.89 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.70/1,539.89 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.70x = 1,539.89 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.70x = 567,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,404.73/1,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.65

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