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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.30, 1,539.42 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.30, 1,539.42 and 295.89 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.30 : 1,539.42 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.30/1,539.42 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.30x = 1,539.42 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.30x = 455,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,498.98/1,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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