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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.77, 1,540.77 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.77, 1,540.77 and 377.96 is: 567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.77 : 1,540.77 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.77/1,540.77 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.77x = 1,540.77 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.77x = 582,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,347.54/1,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.16

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