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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.05, 1,539.35 and 295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.05, 1,539.35 and 295.69 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.05 : 1,539.35 = 295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.05/1,539.35 = 295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.05x = 1,539.35 × 295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.05x = 455,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,170.40/1,026.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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