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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.17, 1,539.79 and 478.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.17, 1,539.79 and 478.19 is: 717.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.17 : 1,539.79 = 478.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.17/1,539.79 = 478.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.17x = 1,539.79 × 478.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.17x = 736,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,312.18/1,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.53

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