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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.09, 1,539.03 and 441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.09, 1,539.03 and 441.09 is: 661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.09 : 1,539.03 = 441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.09/1,539.03 = 441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.09x = 1,539.03 × 441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.09x = 678,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,850.74/1,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.59

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