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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.02, 1,539.03 and 478.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.02, 1,539.03 and 478.05 is: 717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.02 : 1,539.03 = 478.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.02/1,539.03 = 478.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.02x = 1,539.03 × 478.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.02x = 735,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,733.29/1,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.08

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