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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.74, 1,540.79 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.74, 1,540.79 and 377.48 is: 566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.74 : 1,540.79 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.74/1,540.79 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.74x = 1,540.79 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.74x = 581,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,617.41/1,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.47

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