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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.79, 1,540.28 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.79, 1,540.28 and 377.44 is: 566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.79 : 1,540.28 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.79/1,540.28 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.79x = 1,540.28 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.79x = 581,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,360.38/1,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.19

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