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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.66, 1,539.51 and 539.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.66, 1,539.51 and 539.73 is: 810.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.66 : 1,539.51 = 539.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.66/1,539.51 = 539.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.66x = 1,539.51 × 539.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.66x = 830,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,919.73/1,025.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.14

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