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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.80, 1,539.60 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.80, 1,539.60 and 377.28 is: 565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.80 : 1,539.60 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.80/1,539.60 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.80x = 1,539.60 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.80x = 580,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,860.29/1,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.70

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