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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.29, 1,535.65 and 615.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.29, 1,535.65 and 615.71 is: 921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.29 : 1,535.65 = 615.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.29/1,535.65 = 615.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.29x = 1,535.65 × 615.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.29x = 945,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,515.06/1,026.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.29

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