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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.87, 1,540.41 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.87, 1,540.41 and 377.67 is: 566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.87 : 1,540.41 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.87/1,540.41 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.87x = 1,540.41 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.87x = 581,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,766.64/1,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.54

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