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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.18, 1,539.23 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.18, 1,539.23 and 409.70 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.18 : 1,539.23 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.18/1,539.23 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.18x = 1,539.23 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.18x = 630,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,622.53/1,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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