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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.17, 1,538.63 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.17, 1,538.63 and 463.19 is: 694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.17 : 1,538.63 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.17/1,538.63 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.17x = 1,538.63 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.17x = 712,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,668.02/1,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.50

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