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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.94, 1,540.38 and 377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.94, 1,540.38 and 377.50 is: 566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.94 : 1,540.38 = 377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.94/1,540.38 = 377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.94x = 1,540.38 × 377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.94x = 581,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,493.45/1,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.24

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