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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.78, 1,539.54 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.78, 1,539.54 and 368.28 is: 552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.78 : 1,539.54 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.78/1,539.54 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.78x = 1,539.54 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.78x = 566,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,981.79/1,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.19

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