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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.97, 1,540.60 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.97, 1,540.60 and 377.65 is: 566.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.97 : 1,540.60 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.97/1,540.60 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.97x = 1,540.60 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.97x = 581,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,808.57/1,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.53

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