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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.92, 1,540.52 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.92, 1,540.52 and 377.49 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.92 : 1,540.52 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.92/1,540.52 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.92x = 1,540.52 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.92x = 581,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,529.01/1,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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