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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.17, 1,539.77 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.17, 1,539.77 and 411.08 is: 616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.17 : 1,539.77 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.17/1,539.77 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.17x = 1,539.77 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.17x = 632,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,958.90/1,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.82

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