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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.19, 1,539.15 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.19, 1,539.15 and 506.22 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.19 : 1,539.15 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.19/1,539.15 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.19x = 1,539.15 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.19x = 779,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,143.69/1,026.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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