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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.10, 1,539.69 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.10, 1,539.69 and 448.96 is: 673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.10 : 1,539.69 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.10/1,539.69 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.10x = 1,539.69 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.10x = 691,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,259.22/1,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.68

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